Sailing Awards
The Australian Sailing Awards are the peak awards for the sport of sailing in Australia, with the annual event set to recognise clubs and members for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the sailing community over the past year.
Nominations for the 2026 Australian Sailing State and National Awards are now closed, with State winners to be announced at the State Sailing Awards ceremonies:
- NSW/ACT - Saturday 19 September (Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron)
- QLD - Friday 11 September (Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron)
- SA - Friday 18 September (Adelaide Sailing Club)
- TAS - Saturday 12 September (Maritime Museum Tasmania)
- VIC - Friday 11 September (Sandringham Yacht Club)
- WA - Friday 11 September (Fremantle Sailing Club)
The National Australian Sailing Award winners will be announced at the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards and Hall of Fame Inductions Gala Dinner at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour on Friday 30 October. You can purchase tickets to the event here.
Australian Sailing Awards are broken down in to the following categories:
Individual Award Categories
- Male Sailor of the Year
- Female Sailor of the Year
- Para Sailor of the Year
- Youth Sailor of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Coach of the Year
Club Award Categories
- Club of the Year - Category A
- Club of the Year - Category B
- Instructor of the Year
- Official of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
Sport Award Categories
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- SheSails Award
- Sport Professional Award
- Sport Promotion Award
- Innovation Award
Click here to see a list of Previous Winners.
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To view the State Awards archive click here