Sport Awards

Victoria University's outstanding athletes, teams and sporting contributors will be recognised this November at the annual VU Sport Awards. The awards will be held at the Western Grounds Function Centre at Whitten Oval on Thursday 12 November 2026. Whitten Oval is the home of our major partner, the Western Bulldogs.

Throughout our history, VU students have represented Australia on some of the world's biggest sporting stages, including the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World University Games. In 2026, athletes have continued to excel across a remarkable year of international sport, highlighted by the Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympic Games and World Cup. 

The VU Sport Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate these achievements while also recognising the dedication of our representative athletes, sporting clubs, volunteers and community members who help create a thriving sporting culture at VU.

We look forward to welcoming students, staff, alumni, club members and special guests as we come together to celebrate another successful year of sport at Victoria University.

Award categories

Awards presented on the night will recognise excellence across elite sport, representative sport and community sport. Categories include:

• Full Blue
• Half Blue
• Outstanding Service Award
• Rising Star
• Jacinta Carroll Academic and Sporting Excellence Award
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Sports Team of the Year
• Sports Club of the Year
• Team/Club Service Awards

The evening will also include the induction of a new member into the Victoria University Sport Hall of Fame, recognising their outstanding contribution to sport and the VU community.

Nominations are open

Nominations are now open and will close on Sunday 11 October 2026. 

Submit a nomination

Established in 2002, the VU Sport Hall of Fame honours alumni who have made outstanding contributions to sport. Over the years, 20 exceptional graduates have been inducted, with one new member added annually at the Victoria University Sport Awards.

Inductees represent a wide range of sporting fields. While many are celebrated athletes, the Hall of Fame also recognises influential coaches, administrators, and officials. All inductees must be retired from their sporting careers at the time of nomination.

VU is proud of the achievements of our Hall of Fame members and looks forward to welcoming more distinguished alumni in the years ahead.

Explore the profiles below to learn more about our Sport Hall of Fame inductees.

How to nominate someone for the Sport Hall of Fame

Fill in our online form to nominate one of our graduates for the Sport Hall of Fame. One of our VU Sport team will contact you to follow up on your nomination. 

Nominate now