Members of the rowing community are being recognised for their contribution to Australian sport during 2021.
Congratulations to the rowing finalists and winners who have been acknowledged by their respective State Sport Institutes.
As well as recognising our winners and finalists, Rowing Australia (RA) takes this opportunity to acknowledge the network of coaches, support staff and families who have contributed to their success.
RA will host its national awards night, The Hancock Prospecting Rower of The Year, on Friday 11 March 2021 at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club. Tickets go on sale on Friday 10 December.
Rowing Community Members recognised by their respective state sport institutes
Please note this list is current as of Friday 10 December and will be updated as finalists and winners are announced. Rowing Australia is not eligible to nominate finalists for State Awards, nor does RA play a role in selecting the winners of these awards. Please refer to the specific state institutes for respective nomination policies.
CBR Sports Awards
Winner Team of the Year – Men’s Quadruple Scull
Finalist Athlete of the Year Para-Sport – Nikki Ayers
Finalist Rising Star – Madeline Vagg
Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Inclusion – Rowing ACT Indoor Rowing Program and Alexander Maconochie Centre
Hall of Fame – Jaime Fernandez
New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Awards
Winner Male Athlete of the Year – Spencer Turrin, Jack Hargreaves, Alex Purnell
Finalist Male Athlete of the Year– Erik Horrie
Finalist Academic Excellence – Rowena Meredith
Sport NSW Awards – Winners to be announced 24 January 2022
Finalist Athlete of the Year – Spencer Turrin
Finalist Athlete of the Year with a Disability – Erik Horrie
Finalist Masters Athlete of the Year – Daniela Borgert
Finalist Official of the Year – Gregory Smith
South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) Awards
Winner Male Athlete of the Year – Alex Hill
Winner Junior Male Athlete of the Year – Angus Dawson
Sport SA Awards
Winner Male Athlete of the Year – Alex Hill
Tasmanian Sport Awards
Hall of Fame – Kerry Hore
Sport West Awards – Winners to be announced 24 February 2022
Finalist Athlete of the Year – Annabelle McIntyre
Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) Awards of Excellence
Finalist Athlete of the Year – Annabelle McIntryre
WA Hall of Champions
Herb Elliot Medal Shortlisted Athlete – Annabelle McIntyre