Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) is proud to celebrate six representatives named among the finalists for the 2026 NSW Sports Awards, recognising their outstanding achievements across a range of sports.
The six representatives have been recognised across five award categories, spanning athletics, paddle, triathlon, cycling, sit-skiing, swimming and hockey.
- Rose Davies – Hunter Academy of Sport: Athlete of the Year – Athletics
- Jessica Fox OAM – Western Sydney Academy of Sport: Athlete of the Year – Paddle
- Jocelyn Bartram OLY – Southern Sports Academy: Athlete of the Year – Hockey
- Lauren Parker OAM – Hunter Academy of Sport: Athlete of the Year with a Disability – Triathlon, Cycling and Sit-Skiing
- Sienna Toohey – Southern Sports Academy: Young Athlete of the Year- Swimming
- Layla Sharp – Western Sydney Academy of Sport : Young Athlete of the Year with a Disability – Athletics
The 2026 NSW Sports Awards feature 77 finalists across more than 30 sports, celebrating the athletes, coaches, teams, officials and organisations making an impact across the state’s sporting community.
The strong representation of RAS-connected athletes reflects the talent, commitment and dedication of individuals who have progressed through sporting pathways across NSW.
The winners will be announced at the NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony on Monday 23 November 2026 at The Sydney Event Centre, The Star, Pyrmont.
