- Sports Performer Awards
The Sports Performer Awards, supported by
The Age andThe Sydney Morning Herald and presented byColonial First State , are one of the most prestigious and lucurative prizes in Australian sport, first awarded in 2007.The major award, Sports Performer of the Year, is voted by the public from a shortlist of 6-7 nominees selected by a panel. The winner is awarded $50,000 from Colonial First State.
In addition to the major award, Sports Performer of the Year, three other awards are presented on the night — for team, coach and young performer of the year. By voting for any of the awards presented on the night you can win $5,000 from Colonial First State.
The 2007 Performer of the Year was Cadel Evans.Voting for the 2008 awards will open in November.
Major Award
*Sports Performer of the Year
Other Awards
*Team of the Year
*Coach of the Year
*Young Performer of the YearExternal links
* [http://sportsawards.theage.com.au "Sports Awards"]
* [http://www.colonialfirststate.com.au/banner/sports_awards.aspx "Colonial First State awards"]
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