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read moreSet to be presented at the upcoming National Sports and Physical Activity Convention and IAKS 2024, the finalists of this year’s Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Innovation Awards have been revealed.
Aiming to recognise individuals, government, not-for-profits, the commercial sector, play sector, recreation and sports of their innovations to get more people active in the community, award organisers advise that this year’s program has generated the largest ever number of submissions.
Acknowledging the high standards award organisers advised “congratulations to all those who submitted as they showcase the excellent work that is being invested in communities across Australia.”
Award winners will be announced as part of the 2024 NSC Oration on the 27th June at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.
The finalists in each category are:
Programs and Activities
Innovative programs, activities and events that have been developed to encourage the community to be more active and increase participation.
Inclusion Program/Initiative of the Year
Recognises outstanding efforts by individuals or organisations in delivering programs/initiatives that champion inclusion and active participation across diverse communities. This could include initiatives that have advocated for gender equality, involved LGBTQIA+ communities, supported people with disabilities, empowered indigenous populations, reached out to culturally diverse and multicultural communities and encouraged participation among other underrepresented communities.
Technology in partnership with CODE Sports
Innovations in technology that support Business to Business (B2B) improvements for the industry or Business to Consumer (B2C) experiences.
Places and Spaces Design in partnership with Theca Rubner
Innovative design, solutions and management that creates an environment where more people are active (indoor and outdoor environments, with natural, synthetic and built forms), whilst embracing the principles of sustainability.
Sport and Climate Change
Innovations that organisations have embraced to recognise the impact that sport can have on climate change and how they have focused on reducing their carbon footprint.
Playground Design
Designs and developments that allow and encourage more children to play, have fun and be active.
The Overall Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Award for Innovation
This award will provide the prize for the Overall Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Award. The winner will be chosen from one of the above six category winners.
Click here for more information on the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.
Image: The Brisbane Cycling Festival, winner of the Overall Sport, Recreation and Play Industry Award for Innovation in 2022.
3rd June 2024 - IAKS ANZ to stage Architects Forum plus eight sessions at NSC 2024
28th May 2024 - FieldTurf and TurfOne announced as Sustainability Partners for National Sports and Physical Activity Convention
14th May 2024 - Royal Life Saving and NSC unveil scholarship opportunity for future leaders
23rd April 2024 - NSC and IAKS look to highlight role of artificial surfaces in meeting demand for community sporting fields
27th March 2024 - Entries open for 2024 Australian Sport Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
27th March 2024 - IAKS to stage post National Sports Convention study tour
21st March 2024 - Play Well leadership group to oversee implementation of Sport Participation Strategy
27th February 2024 - National Sports and Physical Activity Convention in collaboration with IAKS releases 2024 program
19th December 2023 - Royal Life Saving announces NSC collaboration
29th November 2023 - Inspire Innovation theme announced for 2024 National Sports and Physical Activity Convention
1st August 2023 - NSC donates to School Excellence Scholarship Fund
28th July 2023 - Swimming program for Indigenous children secures top honour at Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
14th July 2023 - IAKS Australia and New Zealand to stage architects forum at National Sports Convention
12th July 2022 - AusCycling’s Brisbane Cycling Festival secures overall win at 2022 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
10th December 2021 - Wheelchair Sport NSW/ACT’s ‘How I Roll’ initiative named overall winner at Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
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