John Wyllie accepts the 2022 Sports Person of the Year award on behalf of his son, cricketer Teague Wyllie. He is pictured with Australian middle-distance runner Peter Bol.
A World Cup cricket player, an athletics champion, badminton and water polo players, and outstanding local teams, clubs and volunteers were among the big winners at the 2022 City of Mandurah Sports Awards announced late last month.
Close to 150 people attended the gala dinner, held at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, celebrating the achievements of local sports role models, volunteers, teams and clubs who have achieved sporting success at an elite level, or made a significant contribution to sport in Mandurah.
This year, the City received close to 90 nominations across 11 categories.
Mayor Rhys Williams congratulated the night’s big winners and nominees, highlighting their important and outstanding contributions to sport and recreation in Mandurah throughout the year.
“Mandurah is proud to have a strong and successful sporting community, from grass-roots players, teams and clubs, to our elite sporting stars and teams who are achieving amazing things locally, nationally and internationally,” he said.
“Some standout sporting stars have been awarded this year, and we wish them every success in the future. Sport is such a big part of the Mandurah lifestyle, as it connects our community, builds self-esteem and strengthens mental and physical health. I’d also like to recognise our dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to make many sports a huge success in Mandurah.
“Big congratulations also goes to the teams and clubs who have worked hard throughout the year to make sport more inclusive and accessible to all. This ensures that everyone, no matter their ability, has access to community sports.”
The 2022 Mandurah Sports Awards winners are:
- Sports Person of the Year – Teague Wyllie, cricket
- Masters Sports Person of the Year – Sharon Davis, athletics
- Junior Sports Person of the Year – Caitlin Rose Leather, water polo
- Sports Person of the Year with Disability – Nang Nguyen, badminton
- Team of the Year – Peel Thunder Football Club, Colts team
- Club of the Year – South Mandurah Tennis Club
- Junior Team of the Year – Halls Head Football and Netball Club, Year 11/12 White Team
- Inclusion Program or Event of the Year – Mandurah Mixed Badminton Club Mandurah All Inclusive Badminton
- Ken Phillips Male Volunteer of the Year – Darren Gould, surf lifesaving
- Female Volunteer of the Year – Karin Hazell, swimming
- Junior Volunteer of the Year – Zavier Hunter, football
