2025 Sportstar Awards

nORTH QUEENSLAND SPORTS FOUNDATION, in partnership with
Townsville City Council present...

The 35th annual
north queensland Sportstar awards

Since 1991 the North Queensland Sports Foundation has been recognising elite talent from the region.

In 2025 we return to Townsville for the first time in nearly a decade, to celebrate the achievements from our sporting communities from Sarina to the Torres Strait, and West to Mount Isa.

Nominate a local legend!

35 Years of North Queensland History

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2025 Award Categories

Senior
Sportstar of the Year Award

Open to 18+

Winner Receives $2,000
Runner Up $500

Previous winners include: Karrie Webb, Natarsha Williams, Ashleigh Stebbeings, Tori West

Junior
Sportstar of the Year Award

Juniors under 18 years

Winner Receives $1,000
Runner Up $500

Previous winners include: Corey Jensen, Kristen Wadley, Ashleigh Southern

Para-Athlete of the Year Award

Open to Athletes with a Disability

Winner Receives $1,000
Runner Up $500

Previous winners include: Grant ‘Scooter’ Patterson, David Nicholas, Samuel Le Feuvre

Team
Sportstars Award

Juniors & Seniors

Winner Receives $1,000
Runner Up $500

Previous winners include: Mackay Meteors, QLD U19 Underwater Hockey Team

Sports Impact Award

Open Category for Sports Coaches, Volunteers, Officials or Sports Administrator/Managers

Winner Receives $500

The Alan Ticehurst Memorial

Service to Sport
Sportstar Award

Lifetime acknowledgement to industry

Winner Receives $1,000
Runner Up $500

Masters of
Sport Award

Open to athletes considered competing in ‘Masters’ categories

Winner Receives $500
Runner Up $250

Rural & Remote
Sportstar Award

Awarded to an athlete already nominated not from Townsville, Cairns or Mackay

Winner Receives $1,000
Runner Up $500

Sport Excellence
Sportstar Award

Captures incredible sporting moments or achievements by, or contributed to from North Queensland communities, athletes, sportspeople or otherwise

Winner Receives $500

What to Expect.

Organised by The North Queensland Sports Foundation, The NQ Sportstar Awards is a vibrant gala event open to all—celebrating our region’s sporting champions with an unforgettable night of recognition, connection, and regional showcase.

Gala Dinner

Guest Speakers

Trophies & Prize money

Photos & Entertainment

The Longest Running Awards Celebrating Sporting Excellence in North Queensland

Our Major Sponsors.

As a not-for-profit organisation with a reach over 700,000 people and across 25+ Local Government Council Areas across North Queensland, we rely on the generous support of sponsors and partners to deliver our prestigious Sportstar Awards. Your contribution helps us continue recognising outstanding athletes, coaches, and support staff and strengthens grassroots sport across the region.

Contact us to learn how you can partner with us and make a lasting impact into your community.