Encouragement Awards

Since 2002, the annual Encouragement Award rewards local sportspeople for their persistence and consistency in the development of the necessary skills to participate in their chosen sport.

If you would like to nominate a local sports hero to receive this award please complete this form.

The winner of the 2018–2019 Encouragement Award will be announced on Friday 3 May 2019 at the 2018–2019 TWT Club Six/Ryde Sports Foundation Gala Dinner.

Photo of Alyssa Lowe copyright The Northern District Times 12 April 2016

Alyssa Lowe

2017–2018 Encouragement Award & August 2017 Sport Star
Hurdles
Photo of Alanna Fisher

Alanna Fisher

2017–2018 Encouragement Award & November 2017 Sport Star
Futsal (Indoor Soccer)
Photo of Sam Liles copyright Northern Daily Leader

Sam Liles

2016–2017 Encouragement Award & September 2016 Sport Star
Hockey
Photo of Georgia Winkcup copyright Hawkesbury Gazette 12 April 2016 3x2

Georgia Winkcup

August 2015 Sport Star & 2015-2016 Encouragement Award
Athletics
Photo of Tess Bradford shooting

Tess Bradford

2013-2014 Encouragement Award
Biathalon—Skiing Shooting
Photo of Maddy Bergfield making her 2015 Ryde Sports Foundation Encouragement Award speech

Maddy Bergfield

2014–2015 Encouragement Award & November 2014 Sports Star
Athletics
Photo of Taylor Ellison

Taylor Ellison

2012–2013 Encouragement Award
Trampoline

Annelise, Ingrid and Mel

2011–2012 Encouragement Award
Gymnastics

Ben Cox

2010–2011 Encouragement Award
Ryde Athletics

Holly Hafner & Lucy Stevens

2009–2010 Encouragement Award
Baseball and Gymnastics

Kirsten-Leigh Pearce

2008–2009 Encouragement Award
Hockey

Nicole Hoynaski

2007–2008 Encouragement Award
Tennis

Ann Marie Mooney, Mia Romano and Lucy Stevens

2006–2007 Encouragement Award
Acrobatics

Kimberly Mason

2005 Encouragement Award
Rhythmic Gymnastics

Jeremy Van Asperen

2004–2005 Encouragement Award
Wheelchair Basketball
Photo of Alex Wilkinson courtesy Sydney FC

Alex Wilkinson

2003–2004 Encouragement Award
Soccer

Renee Vandenberg

2002–2003 Encouragement Award
Athletics

Tara Millgate

2001–2002 Encouragement Award
Athletics