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Monash University 46th annual Sport Awards

Thursday 19 November, 2009

 until the 46th Sport Awards!


What are the Monash University Sport Awards?

Known previously as the Blues awards, the Monash Sport Awards is in its 46th year of celebrating sporting achievement at Monash University.

'Blues' are the University’s highest and most prestigious sporting awards. They are presented annually to Monash students who demonstrate outstanding sporting performance. 'Sport Awards' are awarded for outstanding contributions to the participation and administration of sport at the University. Monash Sport Awards include Male and Female Athlete of the year; Team of the Year; Club of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Sport Manager of the Year; Club of the Year and Club Person of the Year. This year there will also be a new award which is titled the ‘TeamMONASH™ Champion’. This will be given to a person who demonstrates outstanding commitment to TeamMONASH™ events through participation and or administration.

The annual Monash Sport Awards also includes the induction of past students into the Monash Sport Hall of Fame. Last year Tony Dodemaide (Australian Cricketer) and Kate Quigley (Australian Softballer) accepted their induction awards in a wonderful presentation.

The annual Sport Awards Dinner always proves to be a fantastic evening with guest speakers, fun and interesting presentations, camaraderie and a fantastic celebration of the year’s sport at Monash University.

Blues Awards history

In 1829 the first rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was held on the River Thames from Hambleden Lock to Henly Bridges. As both crews had no distinctive uniform to identify them, just before the start, a Cambridge rower tied a light blue scarf to bow of his boat and his Oxford counterpart tied a dark blue scarf to his. Thus began a tradition and a basis for the award of Blues for outstanding achievement in university sport, a tradition adopted by English-speaking universities in many parts of the world.

Blues Awards were first given at Monash University in 1963 where 25 students were recognised for their achievements in AFL, badminton, basketball, boxing, fencing, hockey, judo and squash.

2009 Sport Awards and Blues presentation evening

The 2009 Monash University Blues and Sport Awards will be presented in two parts. The first will be a presentation of the Blues Awards, the second a dinner, celebrating the Blues Awardees and also incorporating the Monash Sport Awards and Hall of Fame Induction.

Blues Award Presentation

The Blues Awards will be handed to each recipient during a ceremony function prior to the Sport Awards Dinner.

Date: Thursday 19 November, 2009
Time: 5.30pm, for a 6.00pm sharp start
Location: C1 Lecture Theatre, Clayton Campus
Cost: Gold coin donation upon arrival supporting the Monash University 'Connecting With Indigenous Communities' Foundation

Sport Awards Dinner

Blues Award Presentation attendees are then invited to join Sport Awardees and other guests at the annual Sport Awards Dinner. The annual Sport Awards Dinner always proves to be a fantastic evening with guest speakers, fun and interesting presentations, camaraderie and a fatastic celebration of the year's sport at Monash University.

Date: Thursday 19 November, 2009
Time: 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start
Location: The Monash Club (Building 50), Clayton Campus
Cost:

Blues Awardees - $60

Guests - $80
Includes:

Two course meal and drinks (Beer, wine and soft drink).
$2 from every ticket will go towards the Monash University 'Conecting with Indigeonous Communities' Foundation

Parking and dress code

  • Clayton Campus has plenty of free parking after 5pm.
  • Public transport or taxis are advised for those planning to consume alcohol.
  • Dress Code: Lounge suit / cocktail dress.

Charity of choice

As with every TeamMONASH™ event, the 2009 Sport Awards will aim to raise money for a very special charity. The charity of choice this year is the Monash University 'Connecting With Indigenous Communities' Foundation (CWIC).

How to RSVP

Please RSVP by Thursday 5 November 2009 via our online registration system (click here). Please ensure that you RSVP for both parts of the evening and also mention any special dietary requirements.

Further Enquiries

For enquiries about the event please contact:
nicole.schmidt@sport.monash.edu.au or 0421 212 259

Monash athletes 2009

Name: Dale Stevenson

Course: Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Sport & Outdoor Recreation.
Sport: Athletics (Shot Put)

Career highlight(s) so far:

National Junior Titles, National Open Silver Medal, selected to represent Australia at the World Uni Games 2009.

Career aspirations:

To represent Australia at World Championship/Olympic level.

Favourite food:

Everything, and lots of it.
   

Name:Chloe Sargent
Course: 2nd year Commerce
Sport: Water Polo

Childhood Hero:

Susie O’Neil/Clint Bizzell

Greatest sporting moment:

Winning a bronze medal at the U/20 Nationals 2007 in Perth

Nike or Adidas?

What? Speedo is not an option! Nike then.
   

Name: Tonny Masinde
Course: 1st year Bachelor of Business
Sport: Soccer

Best song to listen to before a match:

Anything motivating or jumpy. Especially classics/oldschool such as the Rocky theme song. But nothing catchy, otherwise it will be in my mind all game.
Childhood Hero:

Ronaldo (Brazilian) & Ryan Giggs, and the Kenyan Olympian runners
   

Award Winners 2008

Monash University Sport Award Winners from 2008.

Future Events

2009 Calendar of events

 




  

 

 

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