Kelsey-Lee Barber, who competes in the javelin throw, was named Sportswoman of the Year – Women’s Sports.
Javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber, road cyclist Michael Matthews and triathlete Samuel Harding were named Athletes of the Year at the 2022 CBR Sport Awards.
They received the awards for women’s sport, men’s sport and parasport.
Ice hockey team CBR Brave took home the Team of the Year award.
The awards ceremony, which took place last night, marked the first time in two years that Canberra’s sports community has come together to celebrate the excellence of the area’s top athletes, teams and special contributors.
The winners of the CBR Sport Awards 2022 are:
- Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport – Kelsey-Lee Barber (track and field)
- Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport – Michael Matthews (cycling, road)
- Athlete of the Year – Para Sport – Samuel Harding (triathlon)
- Team of the Year – CBR Brave (Hockey)
- Outstanding Contribution to Sport – Joint Winners – Gary Green (rugby league), Gillian Styles (dragon boating) and Paul Smith (archery)
- Newcomer – Alex Toohey (basketball)
- ACT Sports Hall of Fame – Full Member – Darren Beadman (horse racing) and Glenn Lazarus (rugby league)
- ACT Sports Hall of Fame – Associate Member – Ben Williams (Soccer)
- Federal Minister for Sport and Leisure Award for Innovation – Manuka Tennis Club Sustainability Initiative
- Minister for Sport and Leisure Award for Inclusion – Canberra Raiders “Score Raiders”
- Minister for Sport and Leisure Award for Outstanding Events – Stromlo Running Festival
Samuel Harding (rear), pictured here with his guide Luke Harvey, received the Athlete of the Year – Para Sport award.
Team of the Year 2022 – Ice Hockey Team CBR Brave.
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