Four new inductees will be welcomed into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame this year, celebrated for excellence in their field and their contribution to our sporting community.
Located at the Sporting Commons at the University of Canberra, the ACT Sport Hall of Fame began in 1995 and recognises both athletes (Full Member) and non-athletes, including coaches, officials, sport scientists, journalists and administrators (Associate Member) from our region.
This year the ACT Sport Hall of Fame will welcome:
• Katrina Fanning – Full Member – Rugby League
• Brad Haddin – Full Member – Cricket
• Carrie Graf – Associate Member – Basketball
• Ron Harvey – Associate Member – Basketball
All four will all be formally inducted at the 2024 CBR Sport Awards event to be held on the 27 November at Belconnen Arts Centre.
Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry congratulated the inductees and said it was great to see two more women inducted into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame.
“Each year the ACT Sport Hall of Fame inducts a select group of people who have been nominated by their sport for their achievements and enormous contribution, making our community proud and adding yet another chapter to our community’s rich sporting history,” Minister Berry said.
“Congratulations to the four new inductees into the ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Katrina Fanning, Carrie Graf, Ron Harvey and Brad Haddin. Your achievements and service to sport in Canberra and Australia inspires us all.”
The finalists for the Minister for Sport and Recreation’s Awards, which form part of the CBR Sport Awards were also revealed today. The Minister’s Awards seek to recognise some of the great activities happening in our local sporting clubs and organisations.
This year there are two awards – the Award for Innovation and the Award for Event Excellence.
Finalists for the Minister’s Award for Event Excellence:
• Hockey ACT – 2023 Hockey One Finals Series
• Softball ACT – 2024 Gilley’s Shield
• AFL Canberra – 100 Year Celebrations
Finalists for the Minister’s Award for Innovation:
• Basketball ACT – Glory League
• Stromlo Running Festival – 2024 Research Summit
• Bowls ACT – Graded Reserve Open Gender Championships
The winners of the Minister’s Awards as well as the other CBR Sport Award winners will be announced on 27 November. Tickets to the CBR Sport Awards can be purchased from the event website at www.cbrsportawards.com.au.
