Junior finalists Mason Watkins, Zoe Bascombe, Keely Berry and Tatum Whalley with Olympian Peter Bol, centre. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Albany’s sporting elite gathered under one roof on April 23, celebrating a year of standout performances at the city’s annual sportsperson awards.
Held at Retravision Stadium on April 23, the 2025 Wellington and Reeves Sportsperson of the Year Awards honoured the achievements of junior, senior and masters athletes who excelled across a range of disciplines in the past year.
The evening featured Peter Bol, Australia’s 800m record holder and three-time Olympian, as special guest speaker.
Guest speaker and Olympian Peter Bol. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Bol delivered an inspiring address, reflecting on his journey from Sudan to representing Australia on the world stage, encouraging young athletes in the room to pursue their ambitions with determination.
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Attendees enjoyed a formal night of celebrations, with the community coming together to recognise the dedication and success of Albany’s sporting talent.
Ruby and Paul Welsh. Credit: Amy Towers
AFL star Jordan Clark was named the Wellington and Reeves Albany sportsperson of the year, capping off a strong season at an elite level.
Emerging star Keely Berry took home the Retravision junior sportsperson of the year award, highlighting the strength in the regions next generation of sport.
Mountain biking featured prominently among the winners with Jess Waldron winning the Castlehow senior sportsperson’s award and Tanya Bailey the Sound Life masters’ title.
A special presentation was made to longtime sportsperson judge Alice Rule who is stepping back from the role after decades.
The awards night showcased not only individual excellence but also the depth of sporting talent within Albany.
Jackie and Sophie Richards. Credit: Amy Towers
Zoe Bascombe, Peter Bol and Jessica Baines. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Lyndsay and Nigel Avern. Credit: Amy Towers
Lizzie Reely and Michael Pratt. Credit: Amy Towers
Rick Wilson and Andrew Sharpe. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Andrew and Fletcher Ponesford. Credit: Amy Towers
Narelle Wakefield and Alice Rule. Credit: Amy Towers
Keely Berry and Tatum Whalley. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Kathryn Slattery and Kirsty Smith. Credit: Amy Towers
Alice Rule was given a special award. The 2025 Wellington and Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards took place on April 23 at Retravision Stadium. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Nathan Watson, Hayden Parker and Carmen Kinsella. Credit: Amy Towers
Wayne and Mel Harrington and Russell Clark. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Jess Antoniou and Jacki Elezovich. Credit: Amy Towers
Brooke Pearson and Paul Terry. Credit: Amy Towers
John Pouwelsen, Rob Perisic, Mel Eastough and Mitch Green. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Harrison Bolton, Nikita Oxnam and Jake McIntosh. Credit: Amy Towers
Tricia Heberle and Claire Middleton. Credit: Amy Towers
Dani Carne and John Pouwelsen. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
Jacki Elezovich and Amy Towers. Credit: Jess Antoniou
Holly Benson, Keiron Benson, Kevin Naylor and Lynda Naylor. Credit: Amy Towers
A big crowd turned out for the 2025 Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards. Credit: Jenny Feast Photography
