ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2025 - MASTERS
This annual award recognises the outstanding sporting achievements by a Sunshine Coast masters athlete aged over 35.
Nominations are encouraged from all masters athletes in all sports recognised by Sport Australia.
Athletes can self-nominate or be nominated by another person (e.g., coach, team manager, friend, relative) and to be eligible the athlete must be over 35 during the Annual Awards period (i.e. if an athlete turns 36 on or before 30 September 2025, they will be classified as a Masters athlete).
Nominations will be assessed on the following performance criteria during the Annual Awards period (from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025):
- Commitment and leadership as an athlete, as demonstrated positive attitude and sportspersonship on and off the field, willingness to help others within their sport, volunteer involvement in sport outside of participation
- The significance of the athlete’s development and progression in their sporting career
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.