Sports Awards and Blues
Sport Awards
The UWA Sport 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. See the following categories for Award nominations:
- Champion Club
- Sports Star of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Sports Initiative of the Year
- Club Service
- Club Letter
Nominations are currently open and will close 5pm on 27 September 2026. Applications are open for any person, club, organisation or sporting body to nominate themselves or other individuals for the above-mentioned awards.
Finalists will be announced on 5 October 2026, with awards being presented at the UWA Sport Awards on Friday 23 October 2026.
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Neil Donaldson Pavilion
2026 UWA Sport Awards
The UWA Sports Awards present an opportunity to reward and recognise student-athletes, clubs and volunteers for their achievements in sport throughout 2026.
The award categories recognise outstanding sporting performance and service by individuals, teams, and clubs across UWA. The awards night includes entertainment, award presentations, a three-course dinner, and beverages.
Blues
Awarded since 1921, UWA Blues are considered the highest honor universities can bestow upon outstanding student athletes. UWA Blues recognise students who have demonstrated outstanding sporting achievement at the highest level of competition while contributing positively to the University and their sporting club.
2026 UWA Blues nominations are open and will close 5pm on 10 October 2026.
All UWA Blues recipients will be notified on 22 October 2026, with awards being presented at the UWA Blue Awards on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Award Categories
Full Blue
Awarded to student-athletes who have achieved outstanding sporting success at the highest level of competition and demonstrated strong contribution to UWA sport.
Eligibility: UWA Student and UWA Club Member
Half Blue
Recognise significant sporting achievement and contribution within a student's chosen sport and the wider UWA sporting community.
Eligibility: UWA Student and UWA Club Member
Past Blues
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].
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Neil Donaldson Pavilion
2026 UWA Blues Awards
The UWA Blues Awards present an opportunity to recognise and welcome exceptional student-athletes into the Blues family, whilst acknowledging the rich history of past recipients.
The award categories recognise outstanding sporting sporting success at the highest level of competition and demonstrated strong contribution to UWA sport. The awards night includes entertainment, award presentations, a cocktail catering and beverages
Past Award Winners
Brooke Kemp
UWA West Coast coach Brooke Kemp has demonstrated exceptional coaching across every level of swimming—from junior athletes at local club competitions to representing Australia at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. She leads the UWA West Coast Developing Nationals Blue Squad and in 2025 led the club at the Singapore National Swimming Championships, where they achieved medal success.
UWA Cricket Club
In 2025 the UWA Cricket Club enjoyed its most successful season in its 122-year history. Winning the First Grade Two-Day Premiership, the Colts T20 Premiership and a string of top-grade performances, the club secured the prestigious WA Premier Cricket Club Championship title. UWACC's impact extends beyond the field, with strong community engagement and leadership in wellbeing initiatives.
Megan Bagworth
Under Megan Bagworth's leadership as president, the UWA Boat Club has thrived both on and off the water—winning State Championships, revitalising the Shenton College junior rowing program, championing the Rowing Access Program and recruiting the club's first full-time head coach. Megan's unwavering commitment has secured financial stability, enhanced athlete pathways, and strengthened community partnerships.
Kyle Lee
Kyle Lee has established himself as one of Australia's leading open water swimmers. In an outstanding 2025 season, Kyle was crowned Australian Champion at the Australia Open Water Championships in Busselton and represented Australia at the World Aquatics Championships, where he won bronze in the 10km Open Water.