12.03.2009

Athlete of the Year awards to honour season's best

After an outstanding domestic season and our most successful Olympic Games in 40 years, it’s time to celebrate.

Athletics Australia is proud to present the 2008/09 Athlete of the Year awards on Sunday, March 22 at Rydges Southbank, Brisbane.

The awards will honour the very best performers in what was a standout year for Australian athletics on both the local and international circuits.

A total of 13 awards will be presented to the top athletes, coaches and volunteers with awards in all categories set to go right down to the wire.

Will Steve Hooker, the first Australian to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event in 60 years, round out his stellar season with Athlete of the Year honours?

Will Jared Tallent’s medal haul on debut at the Beijing Games see him across the line? Or will Sally McLellan’s unforgettable silver at the Games and recent domestic season earn her the nod?

Join Hooker, Tallent, McLellan and all the stars of track and field to find out who takes home top honours on Sunday, March 22.

Awards to be presented at the event include:

- Volunteer of the Year
- Asics Junior Athlete of the Year
- Coach of the Year – Senior Athlete
- Coach of the Year – Junior Athlete
- International Athlete of the Year
- Steve Moneghetti Emerging Athlete of the Year
- Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year
- Athlete of the Year – Female AWD
- Athlete of the Year – Male AWD
- Athlete of the Year – Female
- Athlete of the Year – Male
- Athlete of the Australian Season – Female
- Athlete of the Australian Season – Male
- Indigenous Athlete of the Year

Tickets to the Athlete of the Year awards function are on sale now. Click here to book your ticket to this exclusive event today.