From international reps and state champions to rising stars, the best of the best of Parkes Shire's athletes will be celebrated once again at the annual Sport Awards that take place on Australia Day.
The awards look back on the incredible achievements and milestones of not only athletes but coaches, managers and officials throughout 2024 and this year features a diverse range of sports.
As excitement builds for who will take out the coveted 2025 Sportsperson of the Year and 2025 Junior Sportsperson of the Year awards, the nominees for the nine categories have been released by the awards committee and are showcased below.
With so much talent on the table selecting the worthy recipients wasn't easy for the committee.
This year's nominees for Parkes Shire Sports Awards are:
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- Sportsperson of the Year:
Jack Westcott (Hockey), Sarah Hartin (Running) and Danielle Mcdonald (Motorcycle Racing).
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year:
Archie Daley (Hockey), Asha Munodawafa (Tennis), Charlie Rix (all-rounder), Elizabeth Macgregor (Rugby League), Ewan Moody (Rugby), Henry Kross (Squash), Harry Yelland (Hockey), Jett Johnstone (Hockey), John Thomas (Rugby League), Maddison Spence (Cricket), Maley MacGregor (Rugby), Mason Wild (Motorcycle Racing Dirt), Patrick PJ McPherson (Hockey), Riley Horsbrough (Clay Target Shooting), Ryker Moore (Athletics), Sam Westcott (Hockey), Toby Collins (Hockey), Vashti Williams (Athletics), Zanda Johnstone (Hockey).
- Sports Team of the Year:
Parkes Marist U16s (Rugby League), Parkes Boars Ladies (Rugby), Parkes Spacemen (Rugby League) and Parkes U16 Boys Hockey (Hockey).
- Coach/Trainer/Manager of the Year:
Angela Bottaro-Porter (Soccer), Jason O'Bryan (Junior Rugby League), Lee Hodge (Hockey)
- Referee/Umpire/Official of the Year:
Chris Reynolds (Touch), John Thomas (Rugby League) and Kim Robertson (Athletics).
- Senior Sportsperson or Team of the Year:
Casey Miles (Hockey), Dean Powter (Hockey), Denise Gersbach (Hockey), Ian Westcott (Hockey), Lee Hodge (Hockey), Mandy Westcott (Hockey) and Maureen Massey (Hockey).
- Sports Administrator of the Year:
Rachel Rice (Touch), Wayne Osbourne (Soccer) and Andrew Thomas (Junior Rugby League).
- Lifetime Contribution to Sport Award:
Helen Magill (Tennis) and Barbara Weaver (Swimming).
- Ron Harrison Rising Star:
Aaryab Gautam (Soccer), Arlo Cassidy (Athletics), Davey Saunders (Basketball), Henry Kross (Squash), Khan Jackson (Rugby League), Mason Wild (Motorbike Racing), Max Jones (Squash), Nate Calabro (Athletics), Ryker Moore (Athletics), Toby Morgan (Athletics) and Vashti Williams (Athletics).
