2025 NQ Sportstar Awards
Do you know a local athlete, volunteer, coach or team making a difference in our sporting community? Now is the time to celebrate their hard work and achievements!
How to Nominate
Visit https://nqsports.com.au/sportstar to submit your nomination before the deadline of Sunday 7 September 2025.
It only takes a few minutes, and it’s a powerful way to recognise those who make a difference through sport.
Let’s get behind our local legends and show the rest of North Queensland what Mount Isa is made of!
Join Sam Thaiday and other sporting legends at this year’s gala event, to be held on Saturday 25 October at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre – and we want to make sure Mount Isa's sporting stars are part of the celebration.
The North Queensland Sportstar Awards are back for their 35th year, recognising outstanding sporting talent and community contribution across the region. This prestigious event honours everyone from elite athletes to grassroots heroes – and your nomination could help shine a spotlight on someone truly deserving.
Award categories include:
- Senior Sportstar
- Junior Sportstar
- Para-Athlete of the Year
- Regional & Remote Sportstar
- Team Sportstar
- Masters of Sport
- Sports Impact
- Service to Sport
- Sporting Excellence
For more information, follow the North Queensland Sports Foundation on Facebook or visit their website.