Winners have been announced for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), honouring the Victorian sport and active recreation industry for achievements made during the 2024 calendar year.

Presented by the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport on Wednesday 14 May 2025 in the Members Dining Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, 18 awards were presented that span individual and team athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators, media personnel and the initiatives that promoted participation.

Following nominations from State Sporting Associations as well as teammates, club members, friends, family and the general public, an esteemed panel of 45 highly qualified Victorian sports people were charged with selecting both the finalists and winners.

Find details on the award winners here and below.

A special congratulations to all the finalists and the four winners from regional Victoria:

Gallagher Community Coach of the Year

• Madelaine Breakspear – Sale United Football Club WINNER
• Tim Watson – Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club

Vicsport Volunteer of the Year

• Kelly Godfrey – Latrobe Valley Hockey Association
• Louise Thornton – Yackandandah Tennis Club

My Sport Live Community Sporting Event of the Year

• Hockey Victoria Junior State Championships – Bendigo & Shepparton
• VACSAL Statewide Senior Football Netball Carnival – Portarlington WINNER

etrainu Community Official of the Year

• Peter Boulter – Sale-Maffra, Gippsland Cricket WINNER
• Stephen McLennan – Athletics Ballarat

VicHealth Sport and Active Recreation Initiative of the Year

• Junior West Softball League – Softball (Werribee & Geelong)
• Specialist Hoops Victoria – Basketball Gisborne

rebel Young Athlete of the Year

• Joshua Jolly – BMX, Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club WINNER

Love the Game Community Sporting Club of the Year

• Bendigo Hawks Aquatic – Swimming