And the Bendigo Sports Star of the Year for 2023 is….
We are about to kick things off at the Bendigo Sports Star Awards Gala Night. Follow along on socials for all the results and winners!
International Women's Day 2023.
MISSION: To celebrate women athletes and applaud when equality is achieved in pay, sponsorship and visibility.
Sport primes women and girls to lead, not soley on the track, or field, but in every aspect of life.
We would like to acknowledge all the females doing amazing things in their choosen sport. Keep going!
Reliving the moment Caitlin Thwaites was inducted into the Sports Star Hall of Fame.
As you’ll learn in this short clip, Caitlin was under the belief that she was attending the awards as a mentor - which she took in her stride and played the role well. We were delighted to surprise her with her induction into the Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame can be viewed at Red Energy Arena Bendigo.
The moment the 2022 Sports Star of the year was announced. Once again congratulations Jenna Strauch for swimming.
Jenna pre-recorded an inspiring thank you speech which had the whole room (that’s 350 guests) in awe!
A word from the fabulous Benny Jones, our MC for the evening 🎙️.
🏀 Daniels stars for Pelicans against Mavericks!
BENDIGO-RAISED basketball star Dyson Daniels played a key role as New Orleans Pelicans scored a two-point victory in their latest NBA win against Dallas Mavericks.
Already in the running for Bendigo’s Sports Star of the Year award after being taken at pick eight in the NBA draft, Daniels scored 11 points and racked up three rebounds, two assists and three steals on the New Orleans court.
Throughout his 22 minutes on court, Daniels was often opposed to Dallas point guard Luka Doncic.
The Daniels’ family of parents Ricky and Brikita, and Dyson’s brothers Kai and Dash were able to watch the Pelicans beat the Mavs.
The Pelicans are away for this Saturday’s clash with Phoenix Suns.
On his journey to the NBA, Dyson Daniels starred for Victoria as it won silver at last year’s Australian under-20 championships in Mackays.
His play across five matches earned a Sports Star award for May, along with talented gymnast Ruby Conti.
Dyson was also a recipient of a Sports Star scholarship award in consecutive years.
This year’s scholarship intake includes Dash Daniels who will be bound for Guam in late November to represent Australia at the FIBA Oceania under-15 championships.
Video shared from Pelicans Instagram.
MC Benny Jones always kicks things off in style. Great to have you back Benny!
Alessia McCaig
***BREAKING NEWS***
Congratulations to Alessia McCaign for winning the Gold medal 🥇 and breaking her own Australian record for the 500m TT at the U19 Elite Track Nationals in Brisbane. An incredible result!
9 News Central Victoria The Bendigo Advertiser Bendigo Times WIN News Bendigo.
Alessia McCaig in action
Monthly Winner December 2020 – Alessia McCaig
The Bendigo Sports Star committee are so thrilled to see sport back up and running....or in this case cycling!
Congratulations to Alessia McCaig for her performance at the Australian Track National Titles in Brisbane.
Alessia won three gold medals in the under-19 division, gold in the 500m time trial in a record time of 35.1, as well as the keirin and sprint. Alessia’s time of 11.354 in the sprint set a new national championships and all-comers record. Next major goals is the Oceania titles this month. See Alessia in action below! Well done Alessia for your outstanding performance.