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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards
Our awards
The annual Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation (VDSR) Awards recognise the accomplishments of people with disability; those who support them and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across the state.
It is an opportunity to celebrate the athletes, volunteers, officials, administrators, clubs, venues, and programs that enable and empower people with disability to get active and achieve their goals.
The awards provide an opportunity to discover notable champions and rising stars and celebrate what is great about accessible and inclusive sport.
Key
dates
Nominations open
Monday 19 May
Nominations close
Monday 23 June
Judging
July
Awards Ceremony:
Winners announced
Late August
2025 Award Categories
The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals, teams, programs and initiatives that make a difference in our community. Below are the award categories for 2025, honouring achievements from across the sector.
Nominations close Monday June 23
Become a Sponsor
Would you like to sponsor an award and be part of celebrating excellence, leadership and inclusion in disability sport and recreation?
The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with positive social impact while recognising individuals, teams and programs making a real difference in our community.
Sponsoring an award category not only supports those creating change, it also showcases your organisation’s commitment to a more inclusive, active Victoria.
Click the button below to get in touch and explore our 2025 sponsorship opportunities
2024
Winners
The winners of the 2024 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards are listed below. To view all past recipients click here
Kevin Coombs Lifetime Achievement Award
Elle Steele, PLY
Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by etrainu
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Madeline Seiter - Achilles Melbourne Incorporated
Team of the Year Sponsored by Inspire Group
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Triathlon Team - Inclusive Sports Training
Coach/Fitness Leader of the Year Sponsored by My Sport Live
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Manuela (Manny) Dalla Costa - Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East
Sport Initiative of the Year Sponsored by Reclink Australia
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Blind And Low Vision Basketball - Frankston and District Basketball Association
Active Recreation and Leisure Initiative of the Year Sponsored by Clublinks
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Achilles Hike - Achilles Melbourne Incorporated
Inclusive Sport, Recreation or Open Space Infrastructure Sponsored by Polytan
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Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre - Clublinks
Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by Carbine Club
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Chloe Gee - Tenpin Bowling Victoria
Masters Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by The Owl Insights
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Ned Brewer-Maiga - Cricket Victoria
Community Team Member of the Year Sponsored by The Y Australia
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Omar Coles - Helping Hoops
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Madeline Seiter - Achilles Melbourne Incorporated
Elite Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by In Place Living
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Alana Forster - AusCycling
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Sarah Larcombe - Sport Climbing Australia / Adaptive Climbing Victoria