The accolades for Commonwealth Games team members have continued, with the recipients of the 2022 CBR Sport Awards announced last Friday. 

Kelsey-Lee Barber (athletics), Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist in javelin, was recognised as Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport, while bronze medallist Samuel Harding (triathlon) was awarded Athlete of the Year – Para Sport. 

The awards, held for the first time in two years, celebrated Canberra’s sporting community, coming together to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of the territory’s top athletes, teams, and special contributors.  

Congratulations to all finalists and winners on their successes. With thanks to the CBR Awards.  

2022 CBR Sport Award Winners: 

• Athlete of the Year – Women’s Sport: Kelsey-Lee Barber (athletics) 
• Athlete of the Year – Men’s Sport: Michael Matthews (cycling) 
• Athlete of the Year – Para Sport: Samuel Harding (triathlon) 
• Team of the Year: CBR Brave (ice hockey) 
• Outstanding Service to Sport – Joint winners – Gary Green (Rugby League), Gillian Styles (Dragon Boating) and Paul Smith (Archery) 
• Rising Star – Alex Toohey (Basketball) 
• ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Full Member – Darren Beadman (Horse Racing) and Glenn Lazarus (Rugby League) 
• ACT Sport Hall of Fame – Associate Member – Ben Williams (Football) 
• Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Innovation – Manuka Tennis Club Sustainability Initiative 
• Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Inclusion – Canberra Raiders ‘Score Raiders’ 
• Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Event Excellence – Stromlo Running Festival