Paralympics Australia awards


Paralympics Australia recognises the achievements of Paralympic athletes, coaches and administrators through several awards. These awards generally relate to performances at the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games and are not necessarily awarded annually.

Rookie Athlete of the Year

Award changed from Junior to Rookie Athlete of the Year in 2016.

Uncle Kevin Coombs Medal for the Spirit of the Games

Named after indigenous wheelchair basketballer Kevin Coombs. The Medal is awarded to the athlete that embodies the 'spirit of the Games'.
YearTeam
2016Liesl Tesch
2020Stuart Jones
2024Grant Patterson

President’s Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship

YearAthlete
2008Kurt Fearnley
2010Toby Kane
2012Libby Kosmala
Kieran Modra
2016Kate McLoughlin
2020Daniela Di Toro
2024Boccia Australia High Performance program

Australian Paralympic Hall of Fame

It was established in 2011 to recognise individuals that have made a significant contribution to Australia's paralympic achievements and to enhance the profile of Paralympians in the Australian community.
YearName
2011Louise Sauvage
2011Frank Ponta
2011Sir George Bedbrook
2016Kevin Coombs
2016Tracey Freeman
2016David Hall
2016Daphne Hilton
2016Ron Finneran
2016Adrienne Smith
2022Libby Kosmala
2022Priya Cooper
2022Michael Milton
2022Matthew Cowdrey
2022Kurt Fearnley
2024Elizabeth Edmondson
2024Anne Brunell
2024David Gould
2024Gary Hooper
2024Greg Hartung

Australian Paralympic Medal

This award recognises significant long term contribution to Paralympic sport in Australia and is the highest honour for a non-athlete.
YearName
2001Marie Little
2002Ron Finneran
2004Adrienne Smith
2005Nick Dean
2008Scott Goodman
2010Paul Bird
2010Ken Brown
2010John Coates
2010Doug Denby
2010Rod Kemp
2015Nick Dean
2022John Wylie
2024Tim Matthews