The Annual Triathlon Victoria Awards took place at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre’s Champions Room, serving as an opportunity for the Victorian Triathlon Community to recognise and celebrate the season that was.
Athletes, coaches and volunteers alike enjoyed a light breakfast with refreshments before the ceremony commenced.
Australian para-triathlete Jack Howell stole the show as special guest for a Q&A where he shared valuable insights into his journey into para-triathlon and his goals for the upcoming 2024 Paralympics qualification period.
Congratulations to all award winners and finalists!
Most Inspiring Performance – Emma Mickle (Casey Cardinia Triathlon Squad)
| Finalists |
| Kelly Fitzgerald (Casey Cardinia Triathlon Squad) |
| Gemma Berry (Beckworth Racing) |
Age Group Coach of the Year – Michael Pratt (Yarra Triathlon Club)
| Finalists |
| Steve Forster (Mornington Peninsula) |
| Adam Beckworth (Beckworth Racing) |
Club Coach of the Year- John Braszell (Hawthorn Triathlon Club)
| Finalists |
| Steve Davis (Davey Black Triathlon) |
| Nick Haddon (Peak Athletic Coaching) |
Technical Official of the Year – Kirrily Guinan
| Finalist |
| Simon Gronow |
| Jarrod McPherson |
Technical Recognition Award – Allisha Oxley
| Finalist |
| Sam Tunas |
| Pam Tunas |
Club Initiative of the Year – Albury Wodonga TC & Inclusive Sports Training
| Finalist |
| Peak Athlete Coaching |
Volunteer of the Year – Jen Barras (Maryborough and District Triathlon Club)
| Finalist |
| Greg Nugent (Melbourne Triathlon Club) |
| Gillian Turnbull |
Youth Athlete of the Year (Female) – Tash Gurtler (Peak Athletic Coaching)
| Finalist |
| Vegas Henry (Momentum Performance) |
| Emily Davies (Peak Athletic Coaching) |
Youth Athlete of the Year (Male) – Bentley Crisp (Peak Athletic Coaching)
| Finalist |
| Merlin Tzaros (Peak Athletic Coaching) |
| Jake Smith (ETPA) |
Junior Athlete of the Year (Female) – Abbey Hickey
| Finalist |
| Claudia Irving |
| Alea Ord |
Junior Athlete of the Year (Male) – Oscar Wootton (Ballarat Triathlon Club)
| Finalist |
| Oliver Moxon (ETPA) |
| Tristian Price (Bayside Triathlon Club) |
President’s Special Recognition Award – Cameron Marshall (Nunawading Triathlon Club)
State Series
| Victorian Triathlon State Series Shield – Small Clubs | Beckworth Racing |
| Victorian Triathlon State Series Shield – Large Clubs | Bayside Triathlon Club |
| Victorian Triathlon Series Club Performance Award | Beckworth Racing |
