Community Sporting Event of the Year

Nominations for the Victorian Sport Awards open 13 January 2027.

Presented by:

This award recognises an outstanding community sporting event that has been delivered successfully and benefitted the local community in 2026.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to be considered in this category, the nominee must:

• Be an organisation based in Victoria:
  • State Sporting Association
  • Regional Sport Assembly
  • Club
  • Association
  • Local Government Authority
  • National Sporting Organisation

Selection Criteria:

1. Exceptional event coordination
2. The impact to participation in the local community as a result of the event
3. Demonstrated achievement to make the event welcoming, safe and inclusive
4. Positive partnerships created within the local community
5. Positive connection to the local community

Selection Process & Voting:

For all information regarding selection and voting processes, return to the nominations information page here.

Previous Winners: