Celebrating University Sport
The University of Newcastle Sports Awards presentation is a prestigious event in the sporting community.
The tradition of recognising university sporting achievements began in the 1800’s when Oxford and Cambridge Universities began awarding ‘Blues’.
These awards were presented to athletes who competed at the highest level and the tradition has extended into Australian universities that award Blues to students who have competed strongly at a national or international level.
In partnership with the University of Newcastle, NUsport has added to this tradition by including University Colours for sports administration, Sport Club and Sports Person of the Year awards. The Awards reflect the University’s ongoing commitment to providing high quality sporting opportunities for its students.
In 2012 NUsport and the University will present the Sports Awards on Friday 7 September. These awards will recognise sporting achievement in the 2011 academic year.
For information and dinner bookings please call Joeleene Cheviot on 02 4921 7169.
Click here to read about the Sports Awards winners in 2011
Award Information
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Blues
Blues may be awarded to students for excellence in sport when representing the University. Candidates must be enrolled students proceeding towards a degree or a diploma at the University of Newcastle and must demonstrate both sporting excellence and contribution to University sport.
Blues have been awarded by the University since 1955 and more recently have included sportspeople such as Heath Franics (athletics) and Margaret Watson (Rugby).
Former and current students of the University who are awarded a University Blue are eligible to join the University of Newcastle Blues Association. For more information Blues can contact info@theforum.org.au
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Colours
Colours may be awarded to members of NUsport or Campus Central Clubs or Representative Team officials who have made an outstanding contribution to the organisation and administration of University sport over a period of at least three academic years.
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Sports Club Of The Year
Sports Club of the Year recognises the attainment of high standards in sports administration by a University Sporting Club during the academic year.
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Sports Person Of The Year
Sports Person of the Year is awarded each year to the University student whose sporting achievements and sportsmanship during the previous academic year are deemed to have been the most outstanding. Excellence can be in any area of sporting endeavor including outstanding achievement in the areas of sports administration or officiating, e.g. refereeing or managing/coaching at national level.
Download your nomination form here.
