Sports Awards and Blues
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Join us for an evening of celebration at the UWA Sport Awards on Friday 24 October 2025 at Neil Donaldson Pavilion, as we recognise the very best in university sport.
The UWA Sport Awards celebrate excellence within the UWA sporting community, recognising the outstanding achievements of students, volunteers, and sporting clubs across all levels. These prestigious awards honour those who have made a significant impact on university sport, both on and off the field.
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The annual UWA Sports Awards acknowledge students and members of UWA Sporting clubs for their outstanding service and achievements. See the following Award nominations:
- Club Service
- Club Letter
- Champion Club
- Coach of the Year
- Sports Star of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
We are now accepting nominations for this year's UWA Sports Awards. Nominations will close 5pm, 19 September 2025.
Finalists will be announced Monday 22 September 2025, with awards being presented at the UWA Sport Awards on Friday 24 October 2025, and Blues presented at the UWA Blues Awards on Thursday 13 November 2025.
The UWA Sport and Blues Awards celebrate excellence in sport within the University of Western Australia community, recognising the outstanding achievements of students, volunteers, and sporting clubs across all levels. These prestigious awards honour those who have made significant contributions to university sport, both on and off the field. Applications are open for any person, club, organisation or sporting body to nominate themselves or other individuals for the above-mentioned awards. The Awards Assessment Period is from 1 October 2024 - 31 September 2025, with the exception of the Club Service award which is based on the long-term service of the nominee.
Blues
Blues are considered the highest honor universities can bestow upon outstanding student athletes for not only their athletic abilities, but also their contributions to the university and their respective clubs throughout the year.
UWA Blues are one of UWA's oldest and most prestigious traditions, awarded by the UWA Sports Council to UWA student athletes since 1921, including many notable Australian sportspeople.
2025 UWA Blues nominations are now open, and close at 5pm Friday 19 September 2025.
UWA Sport is committed to maintaining contact with sport alumni and past Blues recipients. To ensure you receive the latest updates and invitations to the annual Blues awards, Blues recipients are encouraged to provide their latest information and contact details by emailing [email protected].
Do you have information about a past Blue? Whether you have stories, photographs, copies of certificates or medals and biographies, we want to hear from you! Your contributions may be used for upcoming events or featured as a human interest story on our channels. If you have something you would like to contribute and/or donate please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Past Award Winners
Rob Palfrey
The award acknowledges UWA West Coast Swimming Club Head Coach Robert Palfrey’s ability to work tirelessly behind the scenes and his contribution to the club in the areas of performance, participation, and inclusivity over the past 12 months. Rob’s influence on the Club resulted in 35 club swimmers qualifying for the National Age Championships and National Open Championships.
UWA Hockey Club
Founded in 1924 by UWA students, the club has grown to compete in every level of competition within Hockey WA, including the top Men's and Women's 'Premier League' divisions. The club’s history is laden with success, with a total of the 12 championships in the Men’s Premier Grade and an incredible 15 championships in the Women’s Premier Grade.
Mitch Rosher
Mitch has been instrumental in launching the UWA Cricket Club’s Indigenous inclusion projects including the Kevin O’Keefe scholarship and development of the Indigenous training shirt. Mitch's outstanding leadership throughout his four years as President of the UWA Cricket Club, has seen him as a central figure at the club who has been pivotal in the resurgence of the club.
Iona Anderson
The first-year student athlete has had a tremendous year in the pool, competing in the 100m backstroke and 50m backstroke and collecting two medals at the World Championships in Doha, followed by two medals at the Paris Olympic Games.