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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation (VDSR) Awards
Awards
Ceremony
Date: Tuesday 25th August, 2026
Time: 6.00pm - 9:00pm
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
Tuesday 26 August
2026 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 sponsorship opportunities
2025 Awards Ceremony
Live Stream
Event Program: 2025 VDSR Program
2025
Winners
The winners of the 2025 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards are listed below. To view all past recipients click here
Kevin Coombs Lifetime Achievement Award
Jane Baker - Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria (Moorabbin)
Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by etrainu
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Veronica Treloar - Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club
Administrator of the Year Sponsored by The Owl Insights
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Selin-Deniz Arpaci - Football Victoria
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Therese Dogra - Freedom Solutions Australia
Team of the Year Sponsored by Inspire Group
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Melbourne City Powerchair Team - Melbourne City Football Club
Coach/Fitness Leader of the Year Sponsored by My Sport Live
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Tan Ke (Tom) Xie - Special Olympics, Melbourne Inner East
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Tara Lake - Balwyn Gymnastics Club and Special Olympics, Melbourne Inner East
Sport Initiative or Event of the Year Sponsored by Reclink Australia
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Aqua Fit Program - Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria and Hume Leisure, Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Active Recreation and Leisure Initiative of the Year Sponsored by Clublinks
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Walking and Rolling Together: Accessible Walking Paths for People with Disability - Victoria Walks
Inclusive Sport, Recreation or Open Space Infrastructure Sponsored by VicHealth
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The All Abilities Skate Frame, Riverslide Skate Park - The Y, Als Skate Co
and City of Melbourne
Marg Angel Junior Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by Protect
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Bonnie McCarroll - Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
Masters Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by Carbine Club
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Assunta Fogliaro - Sport Climbing Australia
Community Team Member of the Year Sponsored by VicHealth
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Katherine (Katie) Kaminsky - Adaptive Climbing Victoria
Elite Sportsperson of the Year Sponsored by In Place Living
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India Biesse Fitton - Special Olympics Australia, Multiclass Sports Association and Sports Inclusion Australia
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Dan Pritchard - Victorian Goalball Association