NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards).
The VDSR Awards are a celebration of the achievements of sportspeople with disability, the coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers who support them, and the inclusive sport and recreation sector across Victoria.
With Disability Sport and Recreation celebrating their 60th birthday this year, the 2022 awards are more than ever an opportunity to discover unsung heroes and rising stars, and celebrate what's truly great about accessible and inclusive sport.
Entrants in the awards are nominated by state sporting associations, regional sport assemblies, local government, individuals, teammates, club members, coaches or their local community in recognition of their outstanding contribution to inclusive sport and recreation.
"As the awareness around inclusive sport and recreation grows, so too does the number of programs and initiatives supporting Victorians with disability to get active," said Disability Sport and Recreation chief executive officer Richard Amon.
"Our sector is made up of many humble people, who quietly go about volunteering, coaching and supporting people with disability so they can live healthy, active lives.
"Together, these individuals, organisations and clubs are making tremendous, positive change in the lives of people with disability.
"We strongly encourage everyone to consider those people who are making a quiet, but significant impact in their communities and acknowledge their contribution by nominating them for an award.
"The outstanding achievement on the sporting field will also be considered including the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games held in late 2021."
Nominations for the 2022 VDSR Awards are for achievements, initiatives, programs, activities and developments that took place between July 2021 and June 2022.
More information, including categories, is available on the Disability Sport and Recreation website.
