This award recognises a local metropolitan club’s significant contribution to the growth of sport and physical activity for women and girls through commitment to gender equality and advancement during 2024.
With over 300 players, the Adelaide Jaguars Football Club provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, fostering participation across all skill levels. The club prides itself on developing the person as a whole, by prioritising well-being, mentorship and community engagement. They are committed to removing barriers for women and girls in soccer through financial assistance programs and flexible training schedules.
This award recognises a regional club’s significant contribution to the growth of sport and physical activity for women and girls through commitment to gender equality and advancement during 2024.
The Narracoorte & Districts Little Athletics club has seen a record-breaking increase in female participation through female specific program offerings including targeted skill development training, and mentorship. They have increased their female coaching representation and developed leadership pathways for older girls and created beginner-friendly programs to ease young girls into athletics.
This award recognises an individual for championing gender equity during 2024 through their outstanding contribution to their organisation and the advancement of sport for women and girls.
Jemma is the head coach at the Murraylands Gymnastics Academy where she led the academy’s revival during 2024 after devastating floods. Forced to close for six months, Jemma reopened in a temporary facility, and adapted programs to fit the space available. A vocal advocate for gender inclusivity, Jemma has implemented many programs and policies to enact change for females. Her leadership has been a catalyst for change and she has created a lasting impact for young girls to build confidence and a lifelong love for gymnastics in the region.
This award recognises a woman/girl 23 years or younger, for their contribution to the advancement of women and girls in sport and beyond in 2024, through contribution to their organisation as a coach, official, administrator, volunteer or developing leader and with the potential to make a leadership impact on the future.
Chloe created the very first South East Junior Girls Cricket group to assist in the development of girls playing cricket, and provide them with the opportunity to play and train with other girls rather than in a mixed competition. You will often see Chloe travelling over 200kms to conduct inclusive programs and engaging girls only training sessions throughout the South East, making junior girls cricket more accessible and fun.
This award recognises a woman/girl 23 years or younger, for their contribution to the advancement of women and girls in sport and beyond in 2024, through contribution to their organisation as a coach, official, administrator, volunteer or developing leader and with the potential to make a leadership impact on the future.
Andriana is an incredible leader, coach and player for tennis in South Australia. She has a long list of personal achievements in the sport as a player but is also heavily involved as a coach in the Tennis SA Person with an Intellectual Impairment Pathway Program. She has an incredible relatability with many participants who have autism and in November was announced as a finalist in the 2025 Young South Australian of the Year Awards.
This award recognises a journalist, media personality or media organisation who has excelled in covering women in sport and highlighting their stories, and significantly contributing to greater visibility of South Australian Women in sport during 2024.
Though Softball in South Australia is their flagship sport, Spacequake have expanded their coverage into other states and other sports including netball, ice hockey, baseball, lawn bowls, basketball and more. The livestreaming of softball is internationally known and often used by female players to promote themselves to American colleges to set them on the high-performance pathway.
This award recognises an organisation’s significant impact in removing barriers for women and girls to participate in sport during 2024 and high level of influence and reach of their achievements.
During 2024 the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre had a focus on ensuring that every woman and girl who walked through their doors felt supported, valued and empowered to achieve their goals. One of the many initiatives they implemented to achieve this was the provision of free period products with the aim of reducing the shame and stigma around periods and the impact on sports participation.
This award recognises an organisation who has demonstrated contribution to fostering a more equitable partnership landscape for women in sport during 2024.
The Hospital Research Foundation Group have been truly committed to the continued growth of women’s sport through their involvement with Netball SA and the Adelaide Thunderbirds over the last three years. They have focused on spreading positive health and wellbeing messages through education and influencing healthy decision making in girls from a young age, all whilst raising awareness for cancer and raising vital funds for breast cancer research. Their long-term investment into netball reinforces their commitment to fostering inclusion and championing women in sport.