Canberra’s sporting community came together this evening to celebrate our top athletes, teams and special contributors, acknowledging their outstanding achievements at the 2023 CBR Sport Awards at Manuka Oval.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry MLA, attended the ceremony, presenting awards to the winners. “I love this time of year when we can come together to celebrate Canberra sport. It was a very special night, and I was honoured to present awards to our top champions and dedicated contributors from our sporting community.”
“Canberrans have the highest participation rates in the country and the CBR Sport Awards allow us to recognise the high calibre of our local athletes, teams and community sporting groups.
“Congratulations to this year’s outstanding winners and all the finalists! You are such an inspiration to our community.”
The 2023 CBR Sport Award winners are:
Athlete of the Year – Para Sport
Nikki Ayers (Rowing)
Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport
Jay Vine (Cycling, Road)
Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport
Nikki Ayers (Rowing)
Team of the Year
Canberra Heat (Volleyball)
Rising Star
Cameron Myers (Athletics)
Minister for Sport and Recreation Award’s for Event Excellence
Cricket ACT – Festival of Cricket
Minister for Sport and Recreation’s Award for Innovation
Capital Athletics – Unification of Athletics in the ACT
Minister for Sport and Recreation’s Award for Inclusion
Hockey ACT – Pride in Sport Program
ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Associate Member
Graham “Joe” Henstock (Hockey)
Laurie Fisher (Rugby Union)
ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Full Member
Grant Bluett (Orienteering)