ANNUAL SPORTS AWARDS
CLUB OF THE YEAR
The Patron's Cup
The Patron's Cup is one of three Club of the Year awards, and is awarded to an Adelaide University Sport club for an outstanding achievement in the nominated period. It is presented in recognition of Professor McWha's support of Adelaide University Sport during his 10-year tenure as Vice-Chancellor at The University of Adelaide.
The Jessop Shield
The Jessop Shield is one of three Club of the Year awards, and is awarded to an Adelaide University Sport club with less than 50 members which is considered to be an 'ideal' club. It is an honour that all affiliated clubs should strive for and winning clubs are awarded with a $1,000 financial incentive towards a club project. A perpetual shield is presented in recognition of Charles Jessop, one of the first Adelaide University Sport Life Members.
The Bennett Shield
The Bennett Shield is one of three Club of the Year awards, and is awarded to an Adelaide University Sport club with more than 50 members which is considered to be an 'ideal' club. It is an honour that all affiliated clubs should strive for and winning clubs are awarded with a $1,000 financial incentive towards a club project. A perpetual shield is presented in recognition of Richard Bennett, one of the first Adelaide University Sport Life Members.
TEAM of the Year
The Team of the Year Award recognises the outstanding sporting achievements of an Adelaide University Sport team with a high student membership percentage in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play. Demonstration of notable success in external fixtures and/or intervarsity events, and a high level of preparation, training and commitment is required for nomination.
MALE ATHLETE of the Year
The Male Athlete of the Year Award recognises the outstanding national, international or highest-level sporting achievements of a male student athlete in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play.
FEMALE ATHLETE of the Year
The Female Athlete of the Year Award recognises the outstanding national, international or highest-level sporting achievements of a female student athlete in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play.
PARA ATHLETE of the Year
The Para Athlete of the Year Award recognises the outstanding national, international or highest-level sporting achievements of a student para athlete in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play.
FIRST NATIONS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORT AWARD
The First Nations Outstanding Achievement in Sport Award recognises the outstanding national, international or highest-level sporting achievements of a First Nations student athlete, volunteer or administrator either on or off the field in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play.
GEORGIE ROWE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Georgie Rowe Outstanding Achievement Award recognises the significant and positive contribution to sport of a student athlete, volunteer or coach in the nominated period. The award recognises the achievements and attributes displayed by Georgina Rowe during her time at the University of South Australia, representing UniSA, South Australia and Australia, and nominees may include members of an Adelaide University Sport club, representatives of Adelaide University at UniSport Nationals or National Championships events, or volunteers, team managers or committee members demonstrating the required attributes while part of an Adelaide University Sport club, event or program.
Coach of the Year
The Coach of the Year Award recognises the outstanding leadership, knowledge and assistance provided by a coach of an Adelaide University Sport club in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play.
Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award recognises the outstanding assistance provided by a volunteer of an Adelaide University Sport club in the nominated period, while displaying high levels of conduct, integrity and fair play.
CLUB ADMINISTRATOR of the Year
Club Administrator of the Year is awarded to an Executive on an Adelaide University Sport club committee who displays outstanding leadership in the nominated period, helping to enhance the off-field culture of their club while significantly improving the club's general performance.