Finalists 2014 NSW Sports Federation Awards Author: Athletics NSW Administrator/Friday, 19 December 2014/Categories: News 19 December 2014 Finalists 2014 NSW Sports Federation Awards This year marks the twentieth NSW Sports Federation Awards. The prestigious awards recognise the athletes, coaches and many volunteers that are vital to the running of sports in NSW. Commonwealth games champions, Dani Samuels (discus) and Angie Ballard (1500m wheelchair) are finalises in the Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Year with a Disability Sport categories. Both athletes face competitive fields which include world champions. Four NSW juniors are finalists including world junior silver medallist, Georgia Wassall, Youth Olympic games silver medallist Tay-Leiha Clark, Commonwealth Games para athlete Rae Anderson and Oceania record breaking leg amputate, Sarah Walsh. Long serving volunteers, Evelyn Stark and Ted Simmons are also recognised. Nepean’s Evelyn Stark is a finalist in the volunteer of the year, while announcer, administrator and official, Ted Simmons will receive a well deserved Distinguished Long Service Award for his over 50 years service. 2014 SPORTS AWARDS FINALISTS Nominated by Athletics NSW, the following athletes and events have been selected as finalists for 2014: Athlete of the Year Sport Dani Samuels Athletics (Other sports: Jessica Fox Canoe/Kayak, Stephanie Gilmore Surfing, Emma McKeon Swimming, Karen Murphy Lawn Bowls, Esther Qin Diving) Young Athlete of the Year Sport Tay-Leiha Clark Athletics Georgia Wassall Athletics (Other sports: (Keenan Derry Waterski, Jake Hunter Equestrian, Georgia Miller Surf Life Saving) Athlete of the Year with a Disability Sport Angela Ballard Wheelchair Track & Road (Other sports: Ryley Batt Wheelchair Rugby, Erik Horrie Rowing, Matthew Levy OAM Swimming, Luke Pople Wheelchair Basketball) Young Athlete of the Year with a Disability Sport Rae Anderson Athletics Sarah Walsh Athletics (Other sports: Maddison Elliott OAM Swimming, Jeremy McGrath Rowing, Matilda Slater-Phillips Dragon Boats) Young Coach of the Year Sport Angus McEntyre (Other sports: Shelby Lacey Gymnastics) Administrator of the Year Organisation Evelyn Stark Athletics NSW (Other sports: Alan Bennett Rowing NSW, Nikki Horton Netball NSW, Eddie Moore Football NSW, David TroddenNSW Rugby League) Organisation Organisation Athletics NSW (Other sports: Cricket NSW, NSW Rugby League, The Pony Club Association of NSW, Triathlon NSW) Event of the Year Sport Wheelchair Track & Road GIO Oz Day 10K (Other sports: Australian University Games Multi-sport, Bingham Cup Sydney Rugby Union, Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival Rugby Union, NSW Surf Life Saving State Championships Surf Life Saving) Distinguished Long Service Award Sport/Organisation Ted Simmons OAM Athletics NSW
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:03:44 +0000
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