Nominations are now open for the 2025 Bunbury Geographe Sports Awards, which recognise athletes, officials, volunteers and sporting events from across the Bunbury Geographe region. The Awards are supported by the City and Shires of Dardanup, Capel and Harvey.
The renowned Junior Sports Award and AJ (Tood) Buswell South Western Times Sports Star of the Year, coordinated by South Western Times, are also included and will be presented at the annual ceremony.
A major annual awards night for the South West
The Bunbury Geographe Sports Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, July 11 2025, and hosted by Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Miguel and the City of Bunbury. The awards recognise Bunbury Geographe’s finest and most talented contributors to sport in the region with awards across several categories.
In 2025, the award night aligns with NAIDOC Week and will seek to highlight the significant contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes to sports development across our region. More information on the awards ceremony, including how to book tickets, will be provided closer to the date.
Who is eligible to be nominated for an Award?
Any Bunbury Geographe-based sport and recreation organisations, clubs or associations, schools and State and National sporting associations are eligible to lodge a submission. You are welcome to submit a nomination on behalf of your club or community group, a teammate or coach, or anyone who has made a positive difference to our South West community through active participation.
Bunbury Geographe Sports Award categories
- The Junior Sports Award
- Para-Athlete of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Official of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Service to Sport – Volunteering
- Event/Program of the Year
Nominations are open until 30 May 2025
Criteria and nomination forms are available below. Whatever your sporting activity, show up for your community and nominate a deserving team, player, volunteer or club.