The National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards return on Saturday, 7th November 2026, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Moore Park (Sydney) – and nominations are now open!
For Tickets – Click HereThe National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sports Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions across thirteen award categories, including sportsperson, senior sportsperson, junior sportsperson, sportsperson with a disability, sports team, sports official, coach, media, volunteer, community sporting organisation, sporting competition, National lifetime achievement award and those who have made it possible for us all the National Trailblazer award.
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Event Highlights:
Presented by the National Indigenous Sports Foundation and managed by the Indigenous Sports Network, the Awards are the nation’s premier celebration of First Nations sporting excellence. The event will honour outstanding contributions across multiple categories, from elite athletes and junior stars to community-led organisations and volunteers.
With past winners including Tamika Upton, Lydia Williams, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Patty Mills, Ashleigh Gardner, Walgett Aboriginal Connection, and Rumbalara Football Netball Club, along with this years special guest herself, Cathy Freeman OAM, the event brings together some of the most influential names and future leaders in Australian sport.
“This event represents more than just individual achievements,” said Nathan Lovett-Murray, event manager and Indigenous Sports Network Managing Director. “It’s about legacy, visibility, and giving back to the communities that have shaped our sporting identity.”
• Broadcast and media coverage across Indigenous and mainstream outlets
Award Categories:
• National Sports Person Award
• National Senior Sports Person Award
• National Junior Sports Person Award
• National Sports Person with a Disability Award
• National Sports Team Award
• National Sports Official Award
• National Community Sporting Organisation Award
• National Sports Competition Award
• National Sports Volunteer Award
• National Sports Coach Award
• National Sports Media Award
• National Sports Trailblazer Award
• National Sportsperson Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsors: To request a sponsorship pack or discuss partnership opportunities and help build a future where Indigenous sporting excellence is celebrated at every level, please contact: Nathan Lovett-Murray via mail at: nathan@indigenoussports.com.au