2026 CBR Sport Awards

The 2026 CBR Sport Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements over the past twelve months in Canberra Sport. Join in the celebration of the outstanding achievements of Canberra’s top athletes and teams, and the significant contribution of individuals and sporting organisations at the 2026 CBR Sport Awards. The Awards are inclusive of the prestigious ACT Sport Hall of Fame Inductions. The event will include the announcement of the following award categories: • Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport • Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport • Athlete of the Year – Para Sport • Rising Star Award • Team of the Year Award • Ministers Awards for Excellence • ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Associate Member • ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Full Member The event will be hosted by Hannah Walmsley who is a radio presenter and producer at ABC Canberra. She's spent much of the past decade covering local sport as a host of Canberra Grandstand. A passionate storyteller, Hannah loves to get out and about with her recorder and camera in hand. A dedicated sportsperson, Hannah has been a nationally ranked marathon runner who trained under world class running coach Dick Telford. Born and bred in Canberra, she's raced bikes with the Canberra Cycling Club, she's been a dragon boater, volley-baller, gymnast, netballer and touch football player. She's played in water-polo competitions, competed in triathlons and is a keen backyard cricketer. The event will feature special guest Joe Montemurro who is an internationally respected football coach and leader who has worked at the highest levels of the global game, including with Arsenal, Juventus and Olympique Lyonnais. Having returned to Australia as Head Coach of the CommBank Matildas, Joe brings a global perspective and firsthand experience in building high-performing teams, leading through pressure and change, developing people and creating cultures where people can thrive. The dress code for the event is cocktail with seated tables of 8 guests. Ticket price includes 2 hour drinks package and gourmet platters. Further details about the event can be found at www.cbrsportawards.com.au