On Thursday 12th October, Hallam Secondary College held its annual awards evening to recognise the success and achievements of our student-athletes in the Hallam Secondary College Sports Academy.
It was great to have guest speaker former Australian & NRL Player, Nate Miles (Who also joined the Sports Academy the year in a coaching and mentoring role) sharing his knowledge and to present some awards.
Well done to the student-athletes who received an award and a big Congratulations to Holly Johnson and Bobby Deo on winning the Female and Male Sportsperson of the year awards!
2023 Sportsperson of the Year Award
For displaying excellent leadership both on and off the field. The recipient of this award has also shown a willingness to promote the ideas of what the College believes to be a good sportsperson; fair and honest play, teamwork, participation and encouragement. The award winner possesses a high level of skill in their chosen field as well as commitment to achieve a balance between sport and academics.
Sportsperson of the Year – Male: Bobby Deo
Sportsperson of the Year – Female: Holly Johnson
2023 Sports Award Winners
Basketball
Dandenong Ranges Trophy: Senior Best & Fairest:
Beau Williamson
Sports Academy Development Cup
Intermediate Best & Fairest:
Ethan Massouh
Senior Coaches Award:
Max Breman
Intermediate Coaches Award:
Micah Bignell
Senior Most Improved:
Austin Van Helmond
Intermediate Most Improved:
Junior Jada
Australian Rules Football – Male
Darren Flanigan Cup
Senior Best & Fairest:
Dakota Maxwell
Runner Up Best & Fairest:
Max Gay
Senior Coaches Award:
Jack McDonald
Intermediate Coaches Award:
Michael Galway
Rising Star:
Brayden Deville
Australian Rules Football – Female
Seniors Best & Fairest:
Ashleigh Thatcher
Seniors Runner Up Best & Fairest:
Demi Running
Senior Coaches Award :
Shanae Allen
Intermediate Best & Fairest:
Demi Running
Intermediate Runners Up Best & Fairest:
Ashleigh Thatcher
Intermediate Coaches Award:
Abbey Rogers
Netball
Most Valuable Player – Senior:
Lara Goodman-Hancock
Most Valuable Player – Intermediate:
Lily Whibley
Senior Coaches Award:
Georgia Olle
Intermediate Coaches Award:
Chloe Richardson
Rising Star:
Michayla Allen
Leadership Award:
Holly Johnston
Inspire Sports Group Award:
Lily Whibley
Rugby League – Male
Storm Development Cup,
Senior Best & Fairest:
Izaac Batey
VRL Cup, Intermediate Best & Fairest:
Waka Hammond
Senior Coaches Award:
Bobby Deo
Intermediate Coaches Award:
Micah Warena
Best Forward:
Phoenix Woods
Best Back:
Memphis Wallace-Unoituapola
Rugby League – Female
Best & Fairest:
Mystique Metuatini-Tetevano
Coaches Award:
Justice-Mercedes Huriwai-Daymond
Rising Star:
Anahera Williams
