Basketball Victoria Awards
Basketball Victoria celebrates the outstanding achievements of its community at three awards events each year - the Basketball Victoria Awards, Country Basketball Awards and the Technical Officials Commission Awards.
The Basketball Victoria Awards celebrate the best and brightest within the Victorian basketball community across the calendar year.
From our elite international players, to our hard-working associations and the volunteers that keep our sport going, this event celebrates all who are involved within Victorian basketball.
These accolades and achievements have been won over the years by a number of incredible athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers. The likes of Matthew Dellavedova, Penny Taylor, Andrew Gaze, Andrew Bogut and Jenna O’Hea are just a few of the famous names to receive accolades at our Awards Night.
Associations are encouraged to nominate long serving individuals from within their association for a Basketball Victoria Service Award. These long service awards are divided into the following categories:
- BRONZE – 15 years service
- SILVER – 25 years service
- GOLD – 35 years service
- DIAMOND – 50 or more years service
JACK CARTER MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is given to the Basketball Administrator of the Year. The award recognises an administrator for their outstanding contribution to Victorian basketball during 2018. The administrator may be recognised for their work in areas such as developmental activities, increased participation numbers, management skills, facility development, marketing activities or financial achievements.
ALLAN ASHE MEMORIAL AWARD – VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the Basketball Volunteer of the Year. This award recognises an individual for the contribution they have made to the sport in a voluntary capacity over a significant number of years, as well as their ongoing efforts this past year.
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an outstanding association that experienced significant achievements in 2018. The selection committee will consider achievements such as membership and participation growth, new program development, community involvement, venue development, strategic planning and championship results among other achievements, in addition to marketing and promotion of the game, media, community leadership, player, coach, referee, volunteer development, and being up to date with Basketball Victoria policies, procedures and fees. All associations, small or large, will be judged according to their achievements during the past year.
INCLUSIVE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR
This Award recognises the contribution an Association has made towards the provision of diverse and inclusive programs and practices for participants with a disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities. The selection committee will consider initiatives such as key strategic priority in planning, strong organisational partnerships, reach of targeted communities, providing a supportive and accessible environment, culturally specific programs, adaptability and a positive attitude, strength of commitment and internal capacity, all of which build a more inclusive community and greater social cooperation and cohesion.
REFEREE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
The winning program will be selected upon their achievements through development activities, regular training programs, effective supervision, increased referee numbers and improved refereeing standards.
JUNIOR PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
The following criteria will be considered in selecting the winning association: Competitions and programs at domestic and representative levels Coordination of specialist clinics and other development activities and programs – such as holiday programs, involvement with local schools and the community Development of junior players, up-skilling coaches, team managers, parents, including first aid or scoring courses.
FAIR PLAY AWARD
Basketball Victoria is committed to the basic principle that every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, sexual orientation or religion is given the same fundamental rights to access existing and new basketball programs, opportunities and services without fear of discrimination, vilification or harassment and within a safe and welcoming environment. Our Codes of Conduct deliver clear and firm messages regarding our expectations that everyone involved in Basketball must participate with fairness, respect and social responsibility. The Basketball Victoria Fair Play Award honours the contribution of an individual who has excelled through modelling good behaviour and sporting spirit.
BASKETBALL VICTORIA MEDIA AWARD
This award highlights the outstanding efforts of journalists, photographers and content creators throughout Victoria who work to celebrate our sport in their publications. Media achievements through print, radio, television, websites, social media or podcasts. Award nominations can highlight a single piece of content or address an entire year’s worth of work.
COACH OF THE YEAR – FEMALE
This award recognises a female coach who has made a significant contribution to the sport in 2018. The coach should exhibit knowledge of the game (rules, systems, coaching philosophy), rapport with the team and respect from players, ethical conduct both on and off the court, development of players, win/loss record, involvement within the association, community involvement and respect for and from other coaches and officials.
COACH OF THE YEAR – MALE
This award recognises a male coach who has made a significant contribution to the sport in 2018. The coach should exhibit knowledge of the game (rules, systems, coaching philosophy), rapport with the team and respect from players, ethical conduct both on and off the court, development of players, win/loss record, involvement within the association, community involvement and respect for and from other coaches and officials.
DOMESTIC COACH OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the efforts of a coach who is involved in your Associations domestic program. To be nominated, the person must have coached in your domestic program for a minimum five (5) years, including at least the last three (3) years. They must have a demonstrable record of good sportsmanship and support for referee. Their contribution should be across more than one age group of both gender, efforts to obtain education and development resulting improved understanding of the game, testimonies to teaching ability, player and game management and dedication to the task, testimonies as a role model for players, length of service and ethical conduct.
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR – FEMALE
This award recognises a female referee, scoretable official or statistician who has made a significant contribution throughout the calendar year.
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR – MALE
This award recognises a male referee, scoretable official or statistician who has made a significant contribution throughout the calendar year.
CHARLES RYAN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award is presented to a wheelchair athlete who has progressed to represent at a state, national or international level of competition. Athletes must also have displayed good sportsmanship and have represented the state or country in a manner befitting the responsibility.
BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
This award is given to a basketball athlete with an intellectual disability who has progressed to represent at a state, national or international level of competition. Athletes must also have displayed good sportsmanship and have represented the state or country in a manner befitting the responsibility.
JUNIOR FEMALE BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award highlights an exceptional junior female basketball athlete who has excelled throughout Victorian, Australian and other high-calibre basketball competitions and tournaments across the year. This award is selected by the Basketball Victoria Awards Committee. This is selected by a panel without nominations.
JUNIOR MALE BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
This award highlights an exceptional junior male basketball athlete who has excelled throughout Victorian, Australian and other high-calibre basketball competitions and tournaments across the year. This award is selected by the Basketball Victoria Awards Committee. This is selected by a panel without nominations.
BETTY WATSON MEDAL
This award highlights an exceptional senior female basketball athlete who has excelled throughout Victorian, Australian and other high-calibre basketball competitions and tournaments across the calendar year. This award is selected by the Basketball Victoria Awards Committee. This is selected by a panel without nominations.
ALAN HUGHES MEDAL
This award highlights an exceptional senior male basketball athlete who has excelled throughout Victorian, Australian and other high-calibre basketball competitions and tournaments across the year. This award is selected by the Basketball Victoria Awards Committee. This is selected by a panel without nominations.
COUNTRY BASKETBALL AWARDS
The Country Basketball Awards celebrate and highlight the valuable work of Victorian country basketball associations, as well as individuals from within the Victorian basketball community.
Basketball Victoria encourages all associations to submit nominations.
Nomination Categories Section A: Athletes and Coaches Awards to be nominated by a select panel.
Kristi Harrower Award – Junior Female Athlete Of The Year
This award goes to an individual (female) athlete who has achieved outstanding results in respect to their performances at an international, national and/or state level. To be eligible for this award the recipient must:
- Be eligible to represent Victoria
- Be under the age of 18 on 31 December.
- Be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in Australia
- Be a member of a Basketball Victoria Affiliated Association
- Be previously an Affiliate Member of an association as described above and now based at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence
- Have exhibited a high level of commitment to both practice and game
- Have exhibited some/all of the positive qualities on and off the court – leadership, team work, communication, commitment, loyalty, work ethic, ambassadorship and respect for coach, teammates, opponents and officials
Ray Borner Award – Junior Male Athlete Of The Year
This award goes to an individual (male) athlete who has achieved outstanding results in respect to their performances at an international, national and/or state level. To be eligible for this award the recipient must:
- Be eligible to represent Victoria
- Be under the age of 18 on 31 December.
- Be a citizen of, or hold permanent residency in Australia
- Be a member of a Basketball Victoria Affiliated Association
- Be previously an Affiliate Member of an association as described above and now based at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence
- Have exhibited a high level of commitment to both practice and game
- Have exhibited some/all of the positive qualities on and off the court – leadership, team work, communication, commitment, loyalty, work ethic, ambassadorship and respect for coach, teammates, opponents and officials
Cheryl Creighton Award – Female Coach Of The Year
This award goes to a coach who has achieved outstanding coaching performance(s) with a Victorian athlete or team. Nominations are open to all paid or unpaid coaches.
To be eligible for this award the recipient:
- Must be domiciled primarily in Victoria
- Must be an accredited coach under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- Must have demonstrated application of appropriate and accepted training theory and coaching principles to improve the level of performance of the team and / or the individual athlete
- Must have presented of a positive image of coaching and the role of the coach
- Must have shown respect for officials, opponents and supporters as enunciated in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme’s Code of Ethics
Owen Hughan Award – Male Coach Of The Year
This award goes to a coach who has achieved outstanding coaching performance(s) with a Victorian athlete or team. Nominations are open to all paid or unpaid coaches.
To be eligible for this award the recipient:
- Must be domiciled primarily in Victoria
- Must be an accredited coach under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
- Must have demonstrated application of appropriate and accepted training theory and coaching principles to improve the level of performance of the team and / or the individual athlete
- Must have presented of a positive image of coaching and the role of the coach
- Must have shown respect for officials, opponents and supporters as enunciated in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme’s Code of Ethics
Section B Categories and Criteria Section B: Association Awards
Judy Doye Award Female Administrator of the Year
This award goes to an individual (paid or unpaid) in recognition of a significant contribution to basketball in Victoria at a Country Association and/or Club. To be considered the individual may have contributed to improved program quality, developed or continued standards of good practice, had the ability to engage in, promote and/or support basketball in the area.
Ashley Donaldson - Male Administrator of the Year
This award goes to an individual (paid or unpaid) in recognition of a significant contribution to basketball in Victoria at a Country Association and/or Club. To be considered the individual may have contributed to improved program quality, developed or continued standards of good practice, had the ability to engage in, promote and/or support basketball in the area.
Bev Bauer Award - Female Volunteer of the Year
This award goes to an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution and who through their volunteering has made a significant impact in their community having received no income from basketball (Note: honoraria excepted). The criteria for judgement are subjective, but considerable involvement of an individual’s own free time to benefit basketball is the basis.
Ross Birthisel Award Male Volunteer of the Year
This award goes to an individual who has made an exemplary voluntary contribution and who through their volunteering has made a significant impact in their community having received no income from Basketball (Note: honoraria excepted). The criteria for judgement are subjective, but considerable involvement of an individual’s own free time to benefit basketball is the basis.
Outstanding Achievement by a Large Association
This award goes to an Association in recognition of a significant contribution to basketball in Victoria during the nominated period. To be eligible for this award the recipient:
Must be a Basketball Victoria Affiliated Association and have a current Affiliation Agreement
Has over 1501 registered participants as determined by Basketball Victoria
The nomination may consider the following areas: participation retention and growth, financial performance, contribution or activity to or in the community, contribution within a region, athletes, coaches, officials and administrators development, operation of programs and coordination of significant events such as; National Championships, National League games and/or involvement
Outstanding Achievement by a Medium Association
This award goes to an Association in recognition of a significant contribution to basketball in Victoria during the nominated period. To be eligible for this award the recipient:
Must be a Basketball Victoria Affiliated Association and have a current Affiliation Agreement
Has between 500 and 1500 registered participants as determined by Basketball Victoria
The nomination may consider the following areas: participation retention and growth, financial performance, contribution or activity to or in the community, contribution within a region, athletes, coaches, officials and administrators development, operation of programs and coordination of significant events such as; National Championships, National League games and/or involvement
Keith Wilson Award Outstanding Achievement – Small Association
This award goes to an Association in recognition of a significant contribution to basketball in Victoria during the nominated period. To be eligible for this award the recipient:
Must be a Basketball Victoria Affiliated Association and have a current Affiliation Agreement
Has less than 500 registered participants as determined by Basketball Victoria
The nomination may consider the following areas: participation retention and growth, financial performance, contribution or activity to or in the community, contribution within a region, athletes, coaches, officials and administrators development, operation of programs and coordination of significant events such as; National Championships, National League games and/or involvement
Section C Categories and Criteria Section C: Inclusion
2018 Bob Osborne Award: Female Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion
This award goes to an individual who actively promotes diversity and inclusive excellence and has made an exemplary and outstanding contribution through a sustained commitment to improve opportunities for the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. The Diversity and Inclusion Award recipient demonstrates an exceptional understanding of diversity and inclusiveness beyond the call of duty.
Gary Bird Award Outstanding Contribution by a Male to Diversity and Inclusion
This award goes to an individual who actively promotes diversity and inclusive excellence and has made an exemplary and outstanding contribution through a sustained commitment to improve opportunities for the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. The Diversity and Inclusion Award recipient demonstrates an exceptional understanding of diversity and inclusiveness beyond the call of duty.
Section D Categories and Criteria Section D: Promotion
Bill McCarthy Award Outstanding Promotion of Basketball
This award goes to an individual or organisation who has demonstrated and delivered excellence in promotion and coverage of Basketball in Country Victoria and includes print, television, radio and online content and platforms.
Section F: Jack Terrill Medal
The Jack Terrill Medal is named in honour of the former Basketball Victoria Country founding President and long-time Basketball Victoria Country Council Member, the late Mr. Jack Terrill.
Jack, who passed away in 1973, was one of the driving forces behind the formation of Basketball Victoria Country. At the 1966 Country Annual Delegates Meeting at Country Week, it was decided that an attempt should be made to form a genuine country governing committee which would play a significant role in the future direction of basketball in country Victoria.
Jack Terrill served as President of the Country Council from 1967 to 1973. Jack’s vision and commitment were formally recognised in 1973 with the introduction of the Jack Terrill Medal. This annual award recognises a significant and outstanding contribution by an individual to Basketball in Country Victoria.
The Commission may also choose to give the award posthumously if the circumstances are appropriate.
The nomination may consider the following areas:
- Outstanding service to basketball that might include extraordinary, significant, and/or demonstrated contribution to the betterment of basketball and the local community/organisation
- Made a lasting or meaningful contribution or impact on basketball in their community
- Consistently demonstrated the highest standards and qualities with actions recognised and valued by their peers
- The respect of peers
- General acknowledgement as having reached a pinnacle in basketball
TECHNICAL OFFICIALS COMMISSION AWARDS
The Technical Officials Commission (TOC) Awards are aimed at recognising the performance and achievement of members at domestic and elite levels, and in metropolitan and country areas.
Note: Unless stated otherwise
- All individual award winners
- Must be registered and financial with BV
- Must be active for VBRA Award
- Must not have been found guilty by a BA / BV / Member Protection Tribunal during the period 12 months preceding the award
- Must be held in good standing by BV; e.g. not owing money, nor any current legal action with BV pending
- Senior is defined as over 23 years
- Junior is defined as 23 years and under
- Branch/Association award winners
- Must be affiliated and financial with BV
- Must be held in good standing by BV. e.g. not owing money, nor any current legal action with BV pending
- Selection
- VBRA Award Recipients be considered by VBRA Awards Committee with final approval by VBRA Board
- VBRA Awards – VBRA Board and Board Members have ability to nominate additional nominees and in event of no nominations being received from Branches
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