NQ Sportstar Awards Gala Dinner

40th Anniversary of the North Queensland Sports Foundation

Saturday November 4th, 2023 Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre

Join us for an unforgettable evening recognising Sporting Excellence in North Queensland at the highly anticipated 2023 MM Electrical NQ Sportstar Awards, proudly hosted by the Mackay Regional Council. Set to take place on the 4th of November, this event promises an exciting celebration of sporting achievements.

Guests will be welcomed with a drink upon arrival, setting the tone for a night of elegance and camaraderie. The highlight of the evening is a delicious three-course dinner while fostering conversations and connections among fellow sports enthusiasts and community members.

 

We are thrilled to announce our esteemed VIP guest speaker, Brooke Hanson OAM. A true icon in the world of sports, Brooke Hanson’s incredible journey from Olympic swimmer to motivational speaker is bound to captivate and inspire all in attendance.

Whether you’re an avid sports aficionado, a supporter of local talent, or simply seeking an exceptional evening out, the  2023 MM Electrical NQ Sportstar Awards, is the place to be. Mark your calendars for November 4th and secure your spot at this remarkable event that regognises Sporting Excellence in North Queensland.

Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the winners of various categories. It’s an evening where we come together to applaud the outstanding sporting talent that thrives right here in North Queensland.

Date: November 4, 2023
Time: Arrival 5:30pm
Location: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)

Join us for an unforgettable evening recognising Sporting Excellence in North Queensland at the highly anticipated 2023 MM Electrical NQ Sportstar Awards, proudly hosted by the Mackay Regional Council. 

Date: November 4, 2023
Time: Arrival 5:30pm
Location: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC)

 2023 MM Electrical NQ Sportstar Awards 

Recognising Sporting Excellence in North Queensland

The inaugural NQ Sportstar Awards took place in 1990 and is the longest running dedicated sporting awards in Queensland.

For 32 years the awards have played a major role in our sporting communities recognising the incredible achievements of our regional North Queensland athletes.

The 2023 NQ Sportstar  hosted by Mackay Regional Council will celebrate and highlight the remarkable accomplishments of athletes from various sports disciplines throughout North Queensland. We firmly believe in showcasing their talent, hard work, and determination, while also acknowledging the invaluable efforts of the individuals behind the scenes who make these achievements possible.

If you know an individual who has attained a level of excellence greater than that achieved by other teams or whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers and deserves to be honoured.

 We invite you to nominate them for NQ Sportstar Awards.

Please contact the Events & Marketing Coordinator for any enquiries:

Jessica Griffin
M: 0472 559 829
E: events@nqsports.com.au

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Award Categories

Category eligibility, Prizes and sponsors.

An athlete who has attained a level of excellence greater than that achieved by their peers or other sports people or whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers. Nominees’ performances for the period 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such a standard of excellence and achieved in an arena competitive enough to truly warrant them becoming the recipient of this award. This is considered to be a senior sportstar of the year however any athlete with exceptional circumstances will be accepted for this award.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of competition i.e., regional, state, national / international
b. type of competitor i.e. individual or part of a team
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $2,500
Runner Up – $750

Sponsored by 

All Sportstar nominations will automatically be accepted into the NQ Rural & Remote Sportstars of the Year category for judging if NQ Athlete resides in the NQ region but outside the three major cities (Cairns, Townsville, Mackay) and meets the above criteria.

Winner – $1,500
Runner Up – $750

Note: The NQSF has introduced this category to ensure that we are still able to recognise the athletes from Rural and Remote areas.

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Athlete under 18 years of age during the Awards period who has attained a level of excellence greater than that achieved by their peers or other sports people or whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers. Nominees’ performances for the period 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such a standard of excellence and achieved in an arena competitive enough to truly warrant them becoming the recipient of this award.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of competition i.e. regional, state, national / international, junior or open age
b. type of competitor i.e. individual or part of a team
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $1,500
Runner Up – $500

Sponsored By

All junior Sportstar nominations will automatically be accepted into the NQ Junior Rural & Remote Sportstars of the Year category for judging if NQ Athlete resides in the NQ region but outside the three major cities (Cairns, Townsville, Mackay) and meets the above criteria.

Winner – $1,000
Runner Up – $250

Note: The NQSF has introduced this category to ensure that we are still able to recognise the athletes from Rural and Remote areas.

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an athlete who has attained a level of excellence greater than that previously achieved by their peers or other sports people with a disability or whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers. The for the period 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such a standard of excellence and achieved in an arena competitive enough to truly warrant them becoming the recipient of this award.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of competition i.e. regional, state, national or international
b. type of competitor i.e. individual or part of a team
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $1,500
Runner Up – $500

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Team of two or more participants has attained a level of excellence greater than that achieved by other teams or whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers. Nominees’ performances for the 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such a standard of excellence and achieved in an arena competitive enough to truly warrant the team becoming the recipient of this award. Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of competition i.e. regional, state, national or international junior or open age
b. type of competition i.e. national league, state championships, etc
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner -$1,250
Runner Up – $250

Sponsored by 

 

Team of two or more participants under 18 years of age during the Awards period that has attained a level of excellence greater than that achieved by other teams or whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers. Nominees’ performances for the period 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such a standard of excellence and achieved in an arena competitive enough to truly warrant the team becoming the recipient of this award.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of competition i.e. regional, state, national or international junior or open age
b. type of competition i.e. national league, state championships, etc
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $1,250
Runner Up – $250

Sponsored by 

NQ Masters Sportstar of the Year – An athlete with a recognised age limit aligned with their master’s Sport during the qualifying period who has attained a level of excellence greater than that achieved by their peers or other sports people whose performance has been so exceptional that their achievements have identified them as being clearly outstanding from their peers. Nominees’ performances for the period 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such a standard of excellence and achieved in an arena competitive enough to truly warrant them becoming the recipient of this award.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of competition i.e. regional, state, national / international
b. type of competitor i.e. individual or part of a team
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $1,000
Runner Up – $250

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An individual who contributes to sport in NQ voluntarily. The recipient of this award may be an administrator, coach, official, etc as long as they receive no remuneration (apart from reimbursement for expenses incurred) in respect of their duties. Nominees’ achievements as a volunteer for the period 2nd July 2022 – 2nd July 2023 must be of such standards of excellence to have set themselves apart from their peers so as to warrant them becoming the recipient of this award. This award applies to achievements over the one (1) year period with the number of years of service not considered in the judging of this category. Individuals who contribute over a number of years should be nominated for the NQ Service to Sport Award.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of contribution to sport as a volunteer over the period
b. level of contribution to industry as a volunteer over the period
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $1,000
Runner Up – $500

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An individual who have contributed the most to an individual sport, or the industry as a whole, over a lengthy specified period. The recipients may be a volunteer, a competitor, a coach or anyone, as a result of whose contributions, a standard of excellence was achieved in an area that surpassed others and therefore distinguishes the nominee from their peers.

Factors to consider in completing nominations include:
a. level of contribution to sport
b. level of contribution to industry
c. achievement over the period
d. significance of achievement

Winner – $1,000
Runner Up – $250

Sponsored by

The recipient of the Sports Excellence Award is selected from a list of nominees received for the six existing categories. 

The successful recipient of this award is an athlete who is dedicated and has gone above and beyond to excel in their chosen sport.

The award takes into consideration the athlete’s circumstances and potential to advance their sporting careers. 

Winner – $500 cash

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Hall of Fame

It gives the NQSF great pleasure to announce that the NQ Hall of Fame will be included in the 2023 NQ Sportstar Awards.

The NQ Hall of Fame is the crowning achievement of a sporting career and represents the highest level of peer recognition for an individual’s contribution to their sport. The NQ Hall of Fame recognises and promotes the outstanding sporting achievements of our sportspeople to preserve North Queensland’s rich sporting heritage.

Nominees must be superior achievers at the highest level of competition and made an outstanding contribution to sport. Nominees shall not be considered until after a two-year waiting period following:

(a) retirement from the highest level of competition.

(b) the performance of a particularly outstanding athletic achievement that warrants special recognition. (Consideration of (b) would be appropriate in sports where age is not a barrier to competing at the highest level).

Team players will be considered on the same basis as individuals, the origin and or influence the nominee has championed throughout the North Queensland region, the degree of difficulty for a Nominee to attain the highest level of achievement, the Nominee’s individual achievements, integrity, sportsmanship and character will also be considered.

Introducing our 2023 Inductees:
They will be inducted into our NQ Hall of Fame at our NQ Sportstar Awards and NQSF 40th Birthday to be held in Mackay on Saturday 4th November 2023.

To be confirmed
 
To sponsor the NQ Hall of Fame please contact admin@nqsports.com.au
 
 

 

2023 NQ Sportstar Partners