Tickets are now on sale for the premier event on the sporting calendar, the 2018 NT Sports Awards.
Department of Tourism and Culture, Executive Director of Sport and Recreation, Phillip Leslie said the NT Sports Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of our athletes, coaches, sporting officials and volunteers across eight categories, with previous recipients including Olympians and Commonwealth Games champions.
“Guests are in for a treat, with former World Champion swimmer, business owner, author and TV presenter Hayley Lewis hosting the evening,” Mr Leslie said.
“Hayley Lewis became a household name in 1990 at age 15 winning five gold and one bronze medal at the Auckland Commonwealth Games and became World Champion in 200m freestyle 12 months later.
“Hayley went on to the 1992 Atlanta Olympics and won a silver and bronze medal, and further medals at a two World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
“You’ll be able to dance the night away to a live performance by Darwin based band Bridey Rose and The Good Fellows.”
Nominated award categories include:
· NT Sportsperson of the Year
· NT Junior Sportsperson of the Year
· NT Masters Sportsperson of the Year
· NT Team of the Year
· Eric Johnston Coach of the Year
· NT Official of the Year
· NT Volunteer of the Year
· NT Local Performance of the Year.
The Awards also feature non-nominated categories whereby a panel considers suitable candidates:
· NT Hall of Champions - acknowledges the Territory’s greatest sportspeople
· NT Roll of Honour - recognises the important role of coaches, administrators and officials
· Steve Abala Role Model - the 'Administrator's Medal' - awarded to an athlete who demonstrates a positive and encouraging example for others to follow.
The 2018 NT Sports Awards will be held on Saturday 24 March at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin
Nominations for the Sports Awards are open until 28 January. For more information and to apply visit www.ntsportsawards.nt.gov.au.
Tickets available from Sticky Tickets - www.stickytickets.com.au/55804
Media contact Department of Tourism and Culture Media Manager 0476 844 832