Junior Sports Star of the Year

The Red Dust Holdings Junior Sports Star of the Year recognises an individual athlete (aged 18 and under) who lives in the Mid West region and continues dedication to their sport, evidenced by achieving great things locally and beyond.

2025 Junior Sports Star of the Year - Allen Griechen, Netball
Pictured with award sponsors Josh and Tanya Johnson of Red Dust Holdings

Thank you to our award sponsor

Start the nomination process here

Thank you for choosing to create a nomination for the Red Dust Holdings Junior Sports Star of the Year 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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Endorsing Club or Association

Full Name of Club or Association Endorser

Position of Club or Association Endorser

Nominee's Full Name

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Indicate the nominee’s highest level of performance during the nomination period of 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

Detail the nominee’s most outstanding achievement on which the nomination is based.

Please rank (in order from the highest) the possible events for your nominee to have competed in the nomination period of 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

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International

Outline any Awards received in the nomination period of 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

Outline leadership positions taken on this season.

List any current accreditations or qualifications.

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.

Junior Sports Star of the Year

2025 Junior Sports Star of the Year - Allen Griechen, Netball Pictured with award sponsors Josh and Tanya Johnson of Red Dust Holdings

Thank you to our award sponsor

Start the nomination process here

People make sport happen. Recognise them.

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2025 Junior Sports Star of the Year - Allen Griechen, Netball
Pictured with award sponsors Josh and Tanya Johnson of Red Dust Holdings