COACH OF THE YEAR 2025
Coaches play a vital part in our sporting communities and the development of our region's athletes!
This award recognises and honours a coach who has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to coaching, and who has helped Sunshine Coast athletes and/or teams to achieve success.
Nominations are encouraged from all coaches in all sports recognised by Sport Australia.
Coaches can self-nominate or be nominated by another person (for example, team manager, athlete, friend, relative).
Nominations will be assessed based on the following two criteria during the Annual Awards period (from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025):
- The significance of the coaches influence on their athlete’s or team’s development and progression
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership as a Coach
The Award nomination period closed on Wednesday 8th October 2025 and the Judging Panel are currently assessing all the nominations. Finalists will be advised early November and Award Recipients will be announced on Thursday 20th November 2025 at the Sunshine Coast Sports Annual Awards celebration at Altitude Nine.