Monash University Sport Awards
until the 47th Sport Awards!
What are the Monash University Sport Awards?
Known previously as the Blues awards, the Monash Sport
Awards is in its 47th year of celebrating sporting achievement at
Monash University.
'Blues' are the University’s highest and most
prestigious sporting awards. They are presented annually to Monash
students who demonstrate outstanding sporting performance. 'Sport
Awards' are awarded for outstanding contributions to the participation
and administration of sport at the University. Monash Sport Awards
include Male and Female Athlete of the year; Team of the Year; Club of
the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Sport Manager of the Year; Club of the
Year and Club Person of the Year and ‘TeamMONASH™ Champion’.
In 2009 Monash University successfully hosted its 46th Annual Sport Awards as held at the Clayton campus. In addition to the 10 Sport awards that were presented to Monash's outstanding athletes, coaches and volunteers, 38 students were awarded the Universitys highest sporting honour that can be bestowed on a student - a Sport Blue Award.
The annual Monash Sport Awards also includes the induction of past students into the Monash Sport Hall of Fame. On this night of University sporting nights the 19th inductee into the Monash University Sport Hall of Fame Chris Dane QC was welcomed into an illustrious group including John Bertrand, Paul McNamee and Lauren Hewitt.
In addition Pr Rob Willis who presided over the ceremonial duties on behalf of the VC Prof Ed Byrne received a gift of an Oar from the outstanding Monash University 1989 Mens Eight Rowing team which we understand is the university's first memorabilia of this nature.
The annual Sport Awards Dinner always proves to be a fantastic evening with guest speakers, fun and interesting presentations, camaraderie and a fantastic celebration of the year’s sport at Monash University.
Blues Awards history
In 1829 the first rowing race between Oxford and
Cambridge Universities was held on the River Thames from Hambleden Lock
to Henly Bridges. As both crews had no distinctive uniform to identify
them, just before the start, a Cambridge rower tied a light blue scarf
to bow of his boat and his Oxford counterpart tied a dark blue scarf to
his. Thus began a tradition and a basis for the award of Blues for
outstanding achievement in university sport, a tradition adopted by
English-speaking universities in many parts of the world.
Blues Awards were first given at Monash University in
1963 where 25 students were recognised for their achievements in AFL,
badminton, basketball, boxing, fencing, hockey, judo and squash.
2010 Sport Awards and Blues presentation evening
The next Monash University Blues and Sport Awards will be held in November 2010.
Charity of choice
As with every TeamMONASH™ event, the Sport Awards aim to raise money for a very special charity. In 2009 TeamMONASH™ supported the public launch of the charity 'Connecting With Indigenous Communities' (CWIC). A Monash University student initiative foundation and raised in excess of $200 to add into a major fundraising run across a Chilean desert next March.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the event please contact:
nicole.schmidt@sport.monash.edu.au or 0421 212 259
Monash athletes 2009
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Name: Dale Stevenson
Course: Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Recreation.
Sport: Athletics (Shot Put)
Career highlight(s) so far:
National
Junior Titles, National Open Silver Medal, selected to represent Australia at the
World Uni Games 2009.
Career aspirations:
To represent
Australia at World Championship/Olympic level.
Favourite food:
Everything, and lots of it. |
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Name:Chloe Sargent
Course: 2nd year Commerce
Sport: Water Polo
Childhood Hero:
Susie O’Neil/Clint Bizzell
Greatest sporting moment:
Winning a bronze medal at the U/20 Nationals 2007 in Perth
Nike or Adidas?
What? Speedo is not an option! Nike then. |
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Name: Tonny Masinde
Course: 1st year Bachelor of Business
Sport: Soccer
Best song to listen to before a match:
Anything motivating or jumpy. Especially classics/oldschool such as the Rocky
theme song. But nothing catchy, otherwise it will be in my mind all game.
Childhood Hero:
Ronaldo (Brazilian) & Ryan Giggs, and
the Kenyan Olympian runners |
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Previous Award Winners
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