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Karl Hampton MINISTER FOR SPORT AND RECREATION |
Recognising the Territory’s Sporting Best
It has been a fantastic year for Terrtiorians in the sporting arena and now it is time to recognise the best of 2008.
Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton today opened nominations for the 2008 Northern Territory Sports Awards.
Mr Hampton is encouraging sporting groups and individuals to nominate those who have excelled in their sport.
“This is an opportunity to recognise the best in Territory sport whether that is an individual athlete’s performance or an outstanding team effort,” Mr Hampton said.
“Established in 1973 by the NT Sports Association, the NT Sports Awards have grown to be a premier event on the Territory’s Sporting Calendar.
“These awards also recognise the often unsung hard work of coaches, officials and volunteers that spend many hours ensuring Territory athletes have access to the best in training and competition.
“Previous winners include Crystal Attenborough, Nova Peris and Andrew McLeod and in a year where we saw Territorians win Olympic and Paralympic medals the 2008 awards are expected to be extremely exciting.”
Nominations are now open for:
TIO NT Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Crown Lager Eric Johnston Coach of the Year
Qantas Team of the Year
Crown Lager Masters Sportsperson of the Year
TIO Volunteer of the Year
Sport and Recreation Minister’s award for Officials
Nomination forms are available at www.sportandrecreation.nt.gov.au/nt_ sports_awards or by calling 8982 2358.
Winners will be announced at the gala awards night to be held on
Contact: Natasha Fyles 044 88 66 312
