ATLAS Inclusion Award

The Rigters ATLAS Inclusion Award recognises an individual, club or organisation who makes a difference in their community in the Mid West region around participation and inclusivity in sport.

2025 ATLAS Inclusion Award - Geraldton Star Blast Program, Cricket

2025 ATLAS Inclusion Award - Geraldton Champions Netball Club, Netball

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Thank you for choosing to create a nomination for the Rigters ATLAS Inclusion Award.

The committee has revisited the award criteria for 2026 to streamline the application process. Please complete all online sections truthfully and completely as the judging committee will seek to verify the responses.

Also new for 2026, you can save an uncompleted nomination by pressing ‘Save and Resume Later’ and entering your email address. The system will email you a link with a 30-day expiry to continue completing your nomination another time.

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Please read and tick that the nomination complies with all aspects of the ground rules.

All award nominations are to be based on the period 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026 except for the Sports Personality of the Year which is assessed based on the long-term service to sport by an individual.

Endorsement

Nominations must be lodged by a Mid West Sports Federation member organisation and must be endorsed by a local Association and/or State Sporting Association. Exceptions will be made for those without an association on a case by case basis.

Family Nominations

The preference is that the nominating person is not a family member though we are aware that parents serve on boards. Please ensure that nominations originate from organisation or board email addresses.

Residence

All nominees must currently reside in the Mid West region and have done so for at least two years. The key shires comprising the Mid West region include: Carnamah, Chapman Valley, Coorow, Cue, Irwin, Meekatharra, Mingenew, Morawa, Mount Magnet, Murchison, Northampton, Perenjori, Sandstone, Three Springs, Yalgoo, Wiluna and the City of Greater Geraldton.

Local Participation

All nominees must have competed, officiated, administered and/or coached at a minimum of 6 local events to be considered for these awards.

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Nominator's Full Name

Nominator's Club or Association

Nominator's Position in Club or Association

Nominator's Preferred Contact Phone Number

Club or Association's Email

Endorsing Club or Association

Full Name of Club or Association Endorser

Position of Club or Association Endorser

Nominee's Full Name

Nominee's Sport(s)

Nominee's Club

Nominee's Preferred Contact Phone number

Nominee's Email

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Describe any changes to create a more accessible environment.

Describe the positive contributions accessibility considerations, as outlined in the previous response, have created for the environment/sport/activity.

Describe any events, activities or ways in which people with disabilities have participated in the club, organisation or association.

To be completed by a club member with a disability and/or their support

How long have you been participating at the club, organisation or association?

How often do you attend?

In what ways do you participate in the sport/game at the club, organisation or association? For example, do you play on club social days with other club members, play with an ATLAS buddy or competition level?

What other ways do you support the club, organisation or association? For example, are you a committee member or help out at club open days?

List any awards you may have received through the sport.

People make sport happen. Recognise them.

The Crothers Construction Mid West Sports Awards has 13 categories recognising athletes, administrators, coaches, officials, teams, clubs and individuals.

Be part of why they keep participating. Nominate them for an award because it counts.