Canberra’s sporting community has celebrated our top athletes, teams and special contributors, acknowledging their outstanding achievements at the 2024 CBR Sport Awards at the Belconnen Arts Centre tonight.
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry MLA, attended the ceremony and presented awards to the winners.
“It was wonderful to come together with members of Canberra’s sporting community this evening to celebrate the excellence of Canberra sport, and I was honoured to once again have the opportunity to present awards to our outstanding champions and dedicated contributors from our sporting community,” Minister Berry said.
“Canberra is very much a sporting capital with the highest participation rates in the country. The CBR Sport Awards provide an opportunity each year to pay tribute to our local champions and acknowledge the high calibre of our local teams, community sporting groups and contributors.
“Congratulations to this year’s outstanding winners and to all the finalists who inspire others to follow in their lead.”
The CBR Sport Award 2024 winners are:
Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport
- Jay Vine – Cycling
Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport
- Jade Melbourne – Basketball
Athlete of the Year – Para Sport
- James Turner – Athletics
Team of the Year
- Canberra Brave – Ice Hockey
Rising Star
- Cameron Myers – Athletics
ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Full Member
- Brad Haddin – Cricket
- Katrina Fanning – Rugby League
ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Associate Member
- Ron Harvey – Basketball
- Carrie Graf – Basketball
Ministers Award for Event Excellence
- Softball ACT – 2024 Gilley’s Shield
Ministers Award for Innovation
- Bowls ACT – Graded Reserve Open Gender Championships