SPORTS
AWARDS

Blues are awarded to students who have represented the University and achieved a high sporting standard. Selection in state, country or open teams and/or success at Australian University Sport events may qualify you for the award of a Blue.

Colours are awarded to students or members of Newcastle University Sport who have made a significant contribution to sport at UON over a period of at least three academic years.  Colours may be awarded to members for administration, coaching, officiating or other areas of significant contribution.

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.  Up to five (5) finalists may be selected each year.  All selected finalists receive a $500 grant, with the successful athlete receiving $1000.

Sports Club of the Year recognises the attainment of high standards in sports administration by a University Sporting Club during the academic year.

Team of the Year is awarded to a sports team representing the University of Newcastle that has demonstrated exceptional sporting performance and sportsmanship, or are deemed to be the most outstanding in the previous academic year. Teams are shortlisted from those attending Unisport Nationals achieving a minimum top-4 overall result.

UNIVERSITY OF SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Newcastle established sport scholarships to encourage and support students with demonstrated sporting ability and potential to contribute to the sporting achievements of the University.

The purpose of these scholarships is to improve the quality of University sporting teams and to establish a standard of excellence to complement the University's academic achievements.

Up to four scholarships of $1500 will be offered in 2022, funded by the University of Newcastle. An additional three donor-funded scholarships to the value of $4000 will be awarded, thanks to the generosity of our University Alumni and Friends of the University.

Applications are closed.

FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY SPORT SCHOLARSHIP

The Friends of the University Sport Scholarships was established in conjunction with the University of Newcastle Sport Scholarships to encourage and support students with demonstrated sporting ability and potential to contribute to the sporting achievements of the University.

One scholarship valued at $4000 is awarded to a high achieving student-athlete who has performed well in both academics and sport.

Applications are closed.

ANDREW BROWN SPORT SCHOLARSHIP

Andrew Brown is a University of Newcastle Mechanical Engineering Alumnus who completed his degree in 1991. Andrew feels lucky to have the education and support he has and realises that others were not so lucky. Andrew was highly engaged in sporting clubs during his time at university and recognises the value that clubs had during his time at university and in developing his networks.

In recognition of the important role that sports and university sports clubs played in his own development and educational experience, Andrew would like to support a student to enjoy the same benefits where financial hardship may otherwise prevent them from participating in tertiary study and sports activities.

Applications are closed.

The 'UoN Sports Laureates Association' was formed on 7 September 2013, at a Special General Meeting of the then Blues Association. The Blues Association, itself a long-standing group of University Blue Recipients, resolved to expand their Association to include all recipients of University Sports Awards - Colours, Sports Persons of the Year Finalists and Honorary Life Members of the University of Newcastle Sports Union / NUsport.

Objects

The objects of the Sports Laureates Association reflects those of the Blues Association but go on to include objectives consistent with the work recognised by University Colours:

• to work closely with NUsport and the University in the promotion of excellence in university sport; to encourage, foster, promote and extend university sport;
• to encourage members to maintain an active involvement in university sport;
• to encourage Students and Graduates to represent the University in sport;
• to make recommendations to NUsport and the University on matters relating to University sport and University sporting awards;
• to promote the recognition of sporting excellence within the University;
• to encourage and assist Students to develop leadership skills;
• to encourage the recording of the history of sport at the University and to assist in passing on the history and traditions of sport at the University;
• to organise activities which provide members with opportunities to associate;
• Membership of the Sports Laureates Association;
• Membership to the Association is open to all University of Newcastle Blues, Colours, Sports Person of the Year Finalists and Honorary Life Members.

Contact

Sports Laureates Association sportslaureates@hotmail.com

President
Gabi Sainsbury  0407 635 872

Vice President
Merran Holmes

Treasurer
James Elliott