Published on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 9:53:22 AM
Celebrate local sporting excellence, incredible achievements, outstanding leadership, and dedicated community contributions.
Nominations for the South West Sports Awards 2026 are officially open.
This is your opportunity to shine a light on the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, clubs, and events that make a real difference to sport across our region—both on and off the field.
A Unified Regional Celebration
Hosted by the Cities of Bunbury and Busselton, these awards bring together and build upon existing local recognition programs, including the City of Busselton Sports Awards and the Bunbury Geographe Sports Awards, to celebrate the entire South West sporting community.
Award Categories
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Junior Sports Star of the Year
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Para-Athlete of the Year
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Team of the Year
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Club of the Year
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Official of the Year
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Coach of the Year
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Service to Sport – Volunteering
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Event/Program of the Year
Key Dates & Eligibility
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Nominations Open: Tuesday 1 September 2026
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Nominations Close: Wednesday 14 October 2026
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Who Can Enter: South West sport and recreation organisations, clubs, associations, schools, and State or National sporting bodies are all eligible to lodge a submission.
Ready to submit a nomination or learn more? Visit the City of Bunbury website to get started.
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