04/11/2026
Congratulations to Kieran Shepherd for being nominated for the Canberra Sports Rising Star award. Kieran is one of 4 finalist with the winner announced November 26th. This is the 2nd year in a row a member of our group has been nominated. Last year Leanne Pompeani was a finalist for Canberra female athlete of the year. Good luck Kieran!
Congratulations to all of the 2026 CBR Sport Award Finalists who were announced earlier today by Selection Committee Chairman Rob de Castella.
Athlete of the Year – Para Sport
Sam Harding (Triathlon)
James Reynolds (Bowls)
Emma Papantoniou (Athletics)
Athlete of the Year – Men's Sport
Ryan Lonergan (Rugby Union)
Michael Matthews (Cycling)
Cameron Myers (Athletics)
Athlete of the Year – Women's Sport
Lily Bone (Rugby Union)
Claudia Marcks (Cycling)
Georgina West (Hockey)
Team of the Year
School Sport ACT Hockey U15 Boys (Hockey)
Canberra Pirates (Ice Hockey)
ACT Rockets (Indoor Cricket)
Rising Star
Kieran Shepherd (Athletics)
Tahlia Turnbull (Rowing)
Elye Dent (Orienteering)
Spike Murray (Weightlifting)
Minister for Sport and Recreation's Award for Event Excellence
Canberra Skateboarding Association - Belco Bowl Jam
ICN ACT - 2025 ICN Australian Titles
Canberra Off Road Cyclists - 2026 Stromlo Mountain Bike Festival
Minister for Sport and Recreation's Award for Inclusion
Canberra Yacht Club – SheSails program
Q***r Run CBR – inclusive sports program
Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association – inclusive cricket program
Minister for Sport and Recreation's Award for Innovation
Canberra Region Rugby League – live streaming enhancement
Dragon Boat ACT – Next Gen & Junior program
ACT Triathlon – volunteer management system
Winners will be announced at the 2026 CBR Sport Awards presentation ceremony on 26 November 2026 to be held at the Belconnen Arts Centre.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/3933nxma
