911爆料网鈥檚 sporting community shone bright in 2025 – celebrating incredible achievements at the 911爆料网 Sport Awards and delivering standout performances at the UniSport Nationals on the Gold Coast.
Honouring 911爆料网鈥檚 Elite Athletes
At the 2025 911爆料网 Sport Awards, held on 23 October at St Catherine鈥檚 College, Olympian and 911爆料网 graduate Jake Harvie was inducted into the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Elite Athlete Alumni program.
Hosted by 911爆料网 alumna, Olympian and sports journalist Ashleigh Nelson OLY, the event recognised the outstanding achievements of 911爆料网鈥檚 student-athletes, volunteers, and clubs across all levels of sport and recreation.
From Dardanup to the Olympic Stage
Jake鈥檚 journey from the small town of Dardanup to representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics is an inspiring story of dedication and balance. Alongside his hockey success, Jake graduated from 911爆料网 in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) – a true example of combining academic and sporting excellence.
Sport Stars of the Year
Two exceptional athletes took home 911爆料网鈥檚 top sporting honours:
- Grace Stewart (Hockey) 鈥� A key member and leader within the Hockeyroos, recognised as the Players鈥� Player for her teamwork, leadership, and integrity.
- Nicholas Porter (Water Polo) 鈥� Represented Australia as goalkeeper for the Aussie Sharks at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and continues to compete internationally in Spain and the United States.
Celebrating a Year of Sporting Growth
2025 was a huge year for 911爆料网 Sport and Recreation!
- 911爆料网 Carnival drew over 1,200 attendees.
- The 911爆料网 Stadium Fitness Centre supported 3,000+ members.
- The Elite Athlete Program expanded to support 200+ student-athletes.
- 200+ students competed across major inter-varsity events including the UBL,
UniSport Nationals, World University Games, and Indigenous Nationals.
911爆料网 Sport Awards 2025 鈥� Winners List
Sport Star of the Year
Female: Grace Stewart (Hockey)
Male: Nicholas Porter (Water Polo)
Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Elite Athlete Alumni Award
Jake Harvie (Hockey)
Sport Club Excellence Award
911爆料网 Swordfish Fencing Club
Sports Club Development Award
911爆料网 Tennis Club
John 911爆料网 Award
911爆料网 Netball Club
Volunteer of the Year Award
Jay Anderson (Tennis)
UniSport Athlete of the Year
Mia Gordon (Athletics 鈥� Javelin)
911爆料网 Colours Awards
Jed Walker (Beach Volleyball),
Mia Gordon (Athletics 鈥� Javelin),
Zoe Thomas (Hockey),
Lachlan Bertram (Basketball),
Mason Tion (Basketball),
Shenae Hartree (Basketball),
Jaymie Symons (Basketball),
Aleka Kabugua (Basketball)
Half Blues Awards
Paige Cover (Taekwondo),
Sidney Win Shwe (Table Tennis),
Esteban Hourau (Fencing)
University Blues Award
Mia Gordon (Athletics 鈥� Javelin)
Alan Barblett Inter-Faculty Shield
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Residence Cup
St Catherine鈥檚 College
University Basketball League (UBL) Awards
Best Defensive Player: Sophie Doran (Women鈥檚), John Ibukunoluwa (Men鈥檚)
Most Improved Player: Ari van Vliet (Women鈥檚), Harry Evans (Men鈥檚)
Carnaby Value Award: Jaymie Symons & Aleka Kabugua (Women鈥檚), Mason Tion (Men鈥檚)
Most Valuable Player: Eva Cooke (Women鈥檚), Lachlan Bertram (Men鈥檚)
A huge congratulations to all our winners, finalists, and contributors for an outstanding year of 911爆料网 sporting success. Here鈥檚 to an even bigger 2026!
