2020 CBR Sport Awards finalists announced


Released 02/12/2020

Today I announced the finalists for the 2020 CBR Sport Awards for outstanding teams and individual athletes from 15 sports, ranging from Orienteering and Rowing through to cross country mountain biking.

Each year, the CBR Sport Awards remind us of the high calibre of athletes and teams we have here in Canberra.

This has been an extremely challenging year for Canberra sport with bushfires, hailstorms, and the ongoing pandemic, but the high number of nominations received shows that the future is still bright for sport in Canberra.

I’d like to congratulate the finalists for their remarkable achievements. I know the judging panel had a tough job and were overwhelmed by the quality of nominations.

This year, the CBR Sport Awards will be a virtual event. I hope to see all finalists and their families and supporters at the awards online on 16 December 2020.

If would like to attend the online event, find out how to register on the CBR Sport Awards event website at: www.cbrsportawards.com.au.

The award finalists, in no particular order, are:

Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport

  • Jack Steele (AFL)
  • Alan Alaalatoa (Rugby Union)
  • Jack Wighton (Rugby League)

Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport

  • Vanessa Low (Athletics)
  • Laura Peel (Snowsports)
  • Rebecca McConnell (Cross Country Mountain Bike)

Athlete of the Year – Para Sport

  • Kathryn Ross (Rowing)
  • Joshua Alford (Swimming)
  • Vanessa Low (Athletics)

Team of the Year

  • ACT Brumbies (Rugby Union)
  • Belconnen Magpies Women’s First Grade (AFL)
  • UC Capitals (Basketball)

Rising Star

  • Matthew Wilson (Waterpolo)
  • Chloe Bateup (Triathlon)
  • Hayley Taylor-Young (Soccer)

Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Inclusion

  • Table Tennis ACT
  • Canberra United
  • Gungahlin Jets Netball Club

Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Innovation

  • Rowing ACT
  • Cyclabilities
  • Orienteering ACT

*All quotes attributable to Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry*

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