The excitement is building as the 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards reveal their finalists across all eight categories.
Councillor Andrew Fechner, Chairperson of Ipswich City Council’s Community, Culture, Arts and Sport Committee, noted the increasing quality and quantity of nominations each year.
He emphasized the vital role of sports in keeping people active, healthy, and connected to their community. Recognizing the contributions of volunteers, officials, players, and organizations is paramount.
Fechner highlighted the booming participation in grassroots sports throughout Ipswich, with more individuals of all ages enjoying local fields, courts, tracks, and pools than ever before.
He also commended the city for its impressive performance at the representative and elite levels, producing athletes and teams that bring pride to the community.
Now in its fourteenth year, the Ipswich Sports Awards stand as a testament to celebrating sports at every echelon.
The council actively maintains over 360 community sporting facilities, investing $6 million annually for their upkeep.
In the 2023-2024 Budget, the council has allocated $6.4 million to enhance sporting infrastructure citywide. The commitment to providing Ipswich with top-notch facilities, exemplified by locations like Springfield Central and Silver Jubilee sports fields, remains unwavering.
Winners of the 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday 2 November at Ipswich Civic Centre.
Finalists for 2023 Ipswich Sports Awards are:
Coach of the Year
- Stephen Ballhause – Swimming
- Blair Drabble – Athletics
- Leanne Farrell-Thomas – Triathlon
- Tom Harris – Swimming
- Ian Snodgrass – Cycling
- Nicholas Such – Wheelchair Basketball
Volunteer of the Year
• Pauline Alchin – Hockey
• Stacey Champs – Softball
• Cristelle Mulvogue – Australian Football League
• Janis Price – Netball
• Scott Willoughby – Australian Football League
Team of the Year
• Ipswich Jets Netball Team
• South East Redbacks 2nd Grade Team – Cricket
• Thistles Ladies A Grade – Hockey
• U13 Girls Ipswich Futsal – Football
• U14 Ipswich Force – Basketball
Official of the Year
• Jordan Harton – Basketball
• Steve Rogers – Hockey
• Nicholas Rudzinski – Karting
• Matthew Wright – Rugby League
Sporting Organisation of the Year
• Ipswich Grammar Swimming Club
• South East Redbacks Cricket Club
• Tigers Softball Club
Masters Sportsperson of the Year
• Brian Cook – Squash
• Christopher Davis – Para-archery
• Clay Dawson – Ultra Marathon
• Steven Graham – Weightlifting
• Tim Wichura – Indoor Cricket
Junior Sportsperson of the Year
• Alisha Boge – Ice Skating
• Zacharias Carvolth – Swimming
• Charlize Goody – Athletics
• Mitchell Harte – Indoor Cricket
• Isabela Hoyos – Football
• Bodhi Ikin – Volleyball
• Holyee-Ann Jackson – BMX Racing
• Kara Kaufusi – Basketball and Netball
• Rachel Kaufusi – Basketball and Netball
• David Onyeogaziri – Basketball
• Ella Ramsay – Swimming
• William Stuart – Australian Football League
Senior Sportsperson of the Year
• Isabella Parisi – Equestrian
• Jordan Harrold – Ten Pin Bowling
• Zac Profke – Hockey
• Nicholas Stallan – Indoor Cricket
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