Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards explained

Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Established:1985
Location:Melbourne Cricket Ground
Chairperson:John Bertrand
Website:https://sahof.org.au/

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame was established on 10 December 1985 to recognise the achievements of Australian sportsmen and sportswomen.[1] The inaugural induction included 120 members with Sir Don Bradman as the first inductee and Dawn Fraser the first female inductee. In 1989, the Hall of Fame was expanded to include associate members who have assisted in the development of sport in Australia. In 2012, there were 518 members. [2] Each year the Hall of Fame inducts notable retired athletes, associate members and upgrades one member to 'legend' status.

The main award each year is the 'Don' Award but other awards include Team Sport Australia Award, Spirit of Sport Award and Hall of Fame Moments.[3]

The National Sports Museum located at the Melbourne Cricket Ground houses the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. [3]

The Don Award

This award was first awarded in 1998. It is named after Sir Donald Bradman and recognises the sporting achievement of the year which has inspired the people of Australia.[4] As of 2022, there are three people who have won the award more than once; Steve Hooker (2008 and 2009), Sally Pearson (2012 and 2014) and Ashleigh Barty (2019 and 2022).

YearAthlete/teamSportRef.
1998Cricket
Athletics
1999Swimming
2000Athletics
2001Tennis
2002Freestyle skiing
Speed skating
2003Horse racing
2004Swimming
2005Swimming
2006Athletics
SocceroosSoccer
2007Cricket
Cricket
2008Diving
Athletics
2009Athletics
2010Freestyle skiing
2011Cycling
2012Athletics
2013Golf[5]
2014Athletics
2015Golf
2016Horse racing
2017Boxing
2018Athletics (Paralympic)[6]
2019Tennis[7]
2020Australian women's T20 cricket teamCricket
2021Basketball[8]
2022Tennis[9]
2023MatildasSoccer[10]

The Dawn Award

This award was first awarded in 2021. It is named after Dawn Fraser and recognises a courageous ground-breaker who has demonstrated achievement against the odds and challenged the status quo.

YearAthlete/teamSportRef.
2021Tennis
2022Athletics[11]
2023Water polo

Legends

Induction
year		AthleteSportLegend
year		Ref.
1985Cricket1993
1985Swimming1993
1985Cycling1993
1985Athletics1994
1985Tennis1994
1985Sailing1994
1986Horse racing1995
1985Athletics1995
1985Rugby league1995
1985Cycling1995
1985Athletics1995
1985Australian rules football1995
1985Swimming1996
1986Boxing1996
1985Equestrian1996
1985Athletics1997
1985Tennis1998
1985Billiards1998
1985Swimming1999
1985Squash2000
1985Golf2001
1985Tennis2002
1985Motorsport2003
1986Cricket2004
1985Athletics2005
1987Australian rules football2006
1988Golf2007
1991Horse racing2008
1985Athletics2009
1985Tennis2009
1994Australian rules football2010
1985Rugby league2010
2005Athletics2011
2002Swimming2012
1985Sailing2013
1985Tennis2014
1987Netball2015[12]
1987Rugby league2016
1985Athletics2017
1985Cricket2018
2007Athletics (Paralympic)2019[13]
2003Rugby union2020[14]
1985Cricket2021[15]
2008Swimming2021
1985Athletics2022
2009Cricket2022[16]
2011Surfing2023[17]
1987Rugby union2023
1985Australian rules football2023[18]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Oxford Companion to Australian Sport. 2nd ed.. 1994. Oxford University Press. Melbourne. 394.
  2. Web site: The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Inspires the Nation At Gala Dinner. Sport Australia Hall of Fame Media Centre, 29 October 2012. 27 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Awards. Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. 27 September 2020.
  4. Web site: The Don Award. Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. 27 September 2020.
  5. News: Adam Scott awarded The Don by Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Australian Broadcasting Corporation News. 10 October 2013. 11 October 2013.
  6. Web site: Kurt Fearnley creates history with 'The Don' Award as the late Richie Benaud is elevated to Legend on a marvellous night for Australian sport . Commonwealth Games Australia website . 11 October 2018 . 11 October 2018.
  7. Web site: Sauvage 41st legend, Barty wins The Don. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. 11 October 2019.
  8. Web site: 2 December 2021. Patty Mills & Evonne Goolagong-Cawley AC MBE Honoured with Awards. 3 December 2021. Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
  9. Web site: Ash Barty Awarded The Don Award. Tennis Australia. December 2022. 11 December 2022.
  10. News: 2023 The Don and The Dawn Award Winners Announced. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. 1 December 2023. 2 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Congratulations to SAHOF Member & Olympic silver medalist, Peter Norman, who has been awarded the 2022 The Dawn Award for the role he played alongside Americans Tommie Smith & John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics.. Twitter. 8 December 2022. 11 December 2022.
  12. News: Lane. Samantha. Netball stalwart Anne Sargeant joins Sport Australia Hall of Fame. 21 October 2015. The Age. 21 October 2015.
  13. Web site: Sauvage first Paralympian to be anointed a Legend of Australian Sport. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. 27 September 2020.
  14. Web site: Legends of Australian Sport. Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. 27 September 2020.
  15. Web site: Lillee and Thorpe Elevated to Legend Status . Sport Australia Hall of Fame website. 22 November 2021.
  16. Web site: 4 December 2022 . Clarke & Warne Elevated to Legend Status . 5 December 2022 . Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
  17. News: Layne Beachley AO & Mark Ella AM Elevated to Legend Status. Sport Australia Hall of Fame. 16 October 2023. 5 February 2024.
  18. https://www.afl.com.au/news/1031204/bobby-skilton-elevated-to-legend-in-the-sport-australia-hall-of-fame

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