Dan Tehan MP, Member for Wannon, is calling on the community to recognise the people who go above and beyond in sport and volunteering by nominating them for the 2026 Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards.
Mr Tehan said the awards provide an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Wannon’s sporting community and acknowledge the many people who generously volunteer their time to support others.
“Across Wannon, there are countless people who make an enormous contribution to our communities, whether they are competing at the highest levels of their sport, helping a junior team, responding in an emergency or simply giving their time to make their local community a better place,” Mr Tehan said.
“These awards are about making sure those achievements and contributions are recognised.
“I encourage everyone to think about the people they know who deserve recognition and take a few minutes to nominate them.”
Celebrating the people who inspire us through sport
The Wannon Sport Awards recognise sporting achievement, dedication and commitment across all ages and levels of competition.
Nominations are open across four categories:
- Primary School – Individual or Team Achievement
- Secondary School – Individual or Team Achievement
- Open – Individual or Team Achievement
- Member of Parliament Award
Nominations for the Wannon Sport Awards can be submitted at:
https://dantehan.com.au/2026-wannon-sport-and-volunteer-awards/
Honouring the people who make Wannon stronger
Volunteers are the people who step up, lend a hand and make things happen in communities across Wannon.
The Wannon Volunteer Awards shine a light on the individuals and groups whose generosity, commitment and hard work make a lasting difference to the lives of others and help build stronger, more connected communities.
Nominations are open across five categories:
- Youth Volunteer (under 24 years)
- Emergency Management
- Group
- Inspiring Individual
- Member of Parliament Award
Nominations for the Wannon Volunteer Awards can be submitted at:
https://dantehan.com.au/2026-wannon-sport-and-volunteer-awards/
“The people who make the biggest contribution to their communities are often the ones who don’t seek recognition,” said Mr Tehan. “These awards are a chance to change that — to say thank you, celebrate their achievements and let them know their efforts have not gone unnoticed.”
Nominations close at 11.59pm on Sunday 4 October.
The 2026 Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday 19 November in Hamilton.
For further details, please call 1300 131 692 or 03 5561 6405.
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