The 2023/24 year has witnessed outstanding sporting achievements by South African teams and athletes, many of whom are based in Gauteng.
Events such as the recent Olympics, the Under 20 World Athletics Championships, the Rugby World Cup, the Netball World Cup, and football have brought joy and hope to many South Africans, showcasing success in both the field and administration of various sports.
With only 09 days to go before the close of nominations for the 20204 Gauteng Sport Awards (GSA) nominees, the organisers of the Awards are calling for the public to finalise their submissions before closing day. Sports fans, federations, clubs and everybody are permitted to submit their nominations.
Nominations should be based on achievements between August 1, 2023, and September 15, 2024, for Gauteng-based athletes, teams, clubs, and more.
There are 20 unchanged awards categories from previous years including; Sportsperson of the Year, Personality of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Sports Team of the Year, Disabled Sports Team of the Year, Disabled Sportsman of the Year, Disabled Sportswoman of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Promising Athlete of the Year, Technical Official of the Year, Sports Federation of the Year, Amayanga-Yanga Player of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Community-Based Sport and Recreation Programme of the Year, Sport Photographer of the Year, Community Sport Media of the Year, Sports Journalist of the Year (print, radio, and television), Fan of the Year, as well as Lifetime Achievement Award.
The GSAs are organised by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation working through the Gauteng Sport Confederation.
The prestigious awards ceremony will be held on 17 November 2024.
NB: Methods of sending nominations:
Online using the following link: https://sportapps.gauteng.gov.za/SportAwards/nominations/index.php
Fill in the form electronically and email to the following email SportsAwards@gauteng.gov.za
2. Physically- Print out the form, fill it in and submit it at the following centres:
Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation -Head Office; 35 Rissik Street Johannesburg, Surrey House Building
North Corridor (Tshwane), 111 Swaan Street, East Lynne
South Corridor (Sedibeng) CCMA Building, Cnr Kruger and Edward Street, First Floor, Vereeniging,
West Corridor (West Rand) Corner Bram and Retief Street, Toekomsrus Stadium
East Corridor (Ekurhuleni), Faranani Multipurpose Centre, Tsakani
Gauteng Sports Council, Gauteng Sports House- Johannes Stadium 011- 402 1971/2/3
NB: The forms are to be accompanied by extra supporting documentation including but not limited to CV/Profiles; Testimonials; Photos etc