Phil Shelley Award

Named after the inaugural Academy Executive Officer who laid the foundations for the development of the Academy.The Phil Shelley award recognises an individual of the Gippsland Sports Academy community who has provided outstanding service and contribution.

This award can go to any individual whether it’s a coach, administrator or volunteer in the Gippsland region.

  • To acknowledge an individual who has made a positive difference to the GSA, or sport in Gippsland, through support and encouragement, often with self-sacrifice and without personal gain.
  • A genuine desire to help others, a chosen sport or the academy
  • Has shown respect for other coaches, officials, players and other volunteers.
  • The individual must demonstrate they go beyond their normal duties to assist in the development of the sport and the athletes involved.

Nominations for this award to be sought through the current GSA network i.e Gippstar, Coaches

Past Winners:

2024Kelly GodfreyHockey
2023Dan AuteriSwimming
2022Joanne BallingerNetball
2021Judi BuhagiarNetball
2020Keith FergusonClay Target Shooting
2019Brian FordSwimming
2018Dave JonesClay Target Shooting
2017Jackie MaddenSwimming
2016Donna RowandSwimming
2015Dean GoochSwimming
2014Graham CharltonTennis
2013Anthony YoungVolleyball
2012Darrell WhiteTennis