Docklands athletes nominated for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

The Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) have announced their 2024 finalists, and two exceptional athletes from Docklands’ Winter Institute are among the nominees.

Scotty James, a renowned snowboarding champion, and Jakara Anthony, an elite mogul skier, are both up for prestigious awards, each hoping to secure a third consecutive victory.

“Combined with the calibre of the nominations, these awards are a true showcase of the successes throughout the Victorian sport and active recreation community,” Vicsport chair Jason Hellwig said.

Mr James, a multiple-time Winter Olympian, has once again been nominated for the Frank Wilkes Award, which recognises outstanding results in the male category at a national or international level.

He is competing against fellow Olympians Kelland O’Brien (cycling), John Peers (tennis), and world champion swimmer Sam Williamson.

Ms Anthony, who has excelled in mogul skiing, is also nominated for her third consecutive Kitty McEwan Award in the female category.

She faces fierce competition from athletes like Grace Brown (cycling), Emily Petricola (para-cycling), and Qian Yang (para-table tennis).

Both athletes have been instrumental in putting the Winter Institute in Docklands on the map as a hub for high-performance winter sports in Victoria.

Their dedication and achievements exemplify the institute’s commitment to fostering elite talent.

The Victorian Sport Awards, which will be held on May 14 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, celebrate the achievements of individuals across 18 categories.

The event showcases the success of local athletes, coaches, and volunteers, and recognises contributions to both grassroots and high-performance sports in Victoria.

“It’s fantastic to see this group of outstanding Victorians nominated by their communities for going above and beyond at all levels of sport,” Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said.

“We’re delighted to shine the spotlight on these local icons at the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards.” •