Queensland Sailing Awards finalists announced
Nominations have come in from the sailing community across Queensland to proudly acknowledge the people who give back to or are involved in the sport of sailing. These include, but are not limited to, Australian Sailing Team members, volunteers, sailors, administrators, professionals and promoters. It is important to show our appreciation to those who put in incredible hours to help their clubs in many ways and increase awareness of our great sport. It has been an incredible year for nominations in the volunteer of the year category and we are pleased to see so many have come from smaller volunteer run clubs. We can’t wait to announce the winners.
It’s time to celebrate this year’s deserving recipients in Queensland at a gala event on Thursday 26th September at Southport Yacht Club from 6:30pm. The winners will be announced during the celebratory three course dinner. Everyone including finalists, families, and friends are invited to join us on the night for all the festivities.
You can purchase tickets to the event here: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/242739
($75 adults $30 under 12)
2024 QUEENSLAND FINALISTS
MALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR
Garry Holt – Southport Yacht Club
Simon Small – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Luke Rogers – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
FEMALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR
Mara Stransky – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Breiana Whitehead – Townsville Yacht Club
Annika Thomson – Southport Yacht Club
YOUTH SAILOR OF THE YEAR
Jordy Fee – Keppel Bay Sailing
Nate McCarthy – Southport Yacht Club
Caterina Meyer – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Tony Craner & Andrew Tunball – Miller – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Matt Williams & Crew (Trouble & Strife) – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Lucas Patrick & Luke Rogers – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Kristie Hatch – The Mooloolaba Yacht Club
Matthew Johnson – Humpybong Yacht Club
Roger & Annette Wadley – Tinaroo Sailing Club
Thomas Jordan – Mackay Sailing Club
Susan Doyle – Port Curtis Sailing Club
Bryan Clark – South Brisbane Sailing Club & Heron Association
INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
Libby Kirby – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Jo Stam – Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Emily Vivian – Humpybong Yacht Club
Shauna Taylor – Port Curtis Sailing Club
COACH OF THE YEAR
Sam Martland – Southport Yacht Club
Rafael Trujillo – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Conrad Byrt – Keppel Bay Sailing Club
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Louise Davis – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Steven Murphy – Southport Yacht Club
David Brookes – Brisbane Sailing Squadron
SHESAILS AWARD
Sophie Baynton – Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Jasmine Ruck – Southport Yacht Club
Tracy Benson – Cairns Yacht Club
SPORT PROMOTION AWARD
Tammie Scharf – Whitsunday Sailing Club
Mike Middleton – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
SPORT PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Austin Sims – Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Sophie Baynton – Keppel Bay Sailing Club
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
To be announced on the night
CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD – CAT A
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Southport Yacht Club
CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD – CAT B
To Be Announced on the Night
For further details on the event, please contact alison.turner@sailing.org.au
