We encourage all members to nominate for one or more Perpetual Awards.
We understand that self-nomination can feel uncomfortable—but with such a diverse and high-achieving membership base, it’s not always possible for the committee to be aware of every athlete’s accomplishment. We want to recognise your hard work, and the best way to do that is by hearing from you directly.
Athletes may nominate themselves or be nominated by a family member or coach.
Note to be considered for an award, there is an expectation recipient have renewed their UniSC Athletics membership for the 26/27 Season.
Nominations are open and will close on Friday 9th October
If an outstanding athlete is not nominated, the judging panel reserves the right to submit a nomination on their behalf. However, penalty points may apply.
All nominations will be considered equally and judged against the established award criteria. The panel’s decisions are final.
UniSC Athletics Perpetual Awards
MAJOR AWARDS
- UniSC Athletics Athlete of the Year
- Male Athlete Award
- Female Athlete Award
MINOR AWARDS
- Junior Male Athlete of the Year *Special criteria - must have been Under 18 or younger in 25/26 Season
- Junior Female Athlete of the Year *Special criteria - must have been Under 18 or younger in 25/26 season
- Male Para Athlete of the Year
- Female Para Athlete of the Year
- Male Field Athlete of the Year
- Female Field Athlete of the Year
- Male Track Athlete of the Year
- Female Track Athlete of the Year
- Male Track Distance Athlete of the Year
- Female Track Distance Athlete of the year
- Male Out of Stadia Athlete of the Year
- Female Out of Stadia Athlete of the year
- Male Combined Events Athlete of the Year
- Female Combined Events Athlete of the year
- *Nolan Family Perpetual Male Master’s Athlete
- *Nolan Family Perpetual Female Master’s Athlete
- *Special Criteria - The Nolan Family Award honours the outstanding contribution that the Nolan family have given to our club over many years. And has been established to recognise the achievements of our male and female master’s athletes.
UNISC ATHLETICS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS
Consistent participation in UniSC Athletics Club activities—such as regular attendance at Mini Meets or the Cross Country Series—will be viewed favourably in the award selection process.
Involvement in other club competitions, including the Winter Carnival and/or Track Fest, as well as representing UniSC Athletics at QA events like the Relay Championships, will also strengthen a nominee’s consideration.