The Pho3nix Sports Awards shine a spotlight on those individuals who demonstrate outstanding athletic achievements and embody the values of the Pho3nix Foundation, aiming to inspire and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds to rise above challenges and pursue their sporting goals. In celebrating the achievements of those who are part of the Pho3nix family whether as participants, supporters, or mentors, the Pho3nix Sports Awards foster community and connection among participants, supporters, athletes and most importantly, fans.
Four athletes have been nominated for each of four categories: the Pho3nix Kids Award, the Pho3nix Next Gen Award, the Pho3nix Ethos Award, and Pho3nix Extraordinary Performance.
Public voting for each category runs from the 10th to 31st October 2023 on the Pho3nix Sports Awards website. Voters will get a chance to win an Amazon gift card worth €500 by registering a user account and voting once per category.
The winners will be announced via a virtual Sports Awards Show on the 9th November 2023. World-renowned production company Gravity Media will deliver the show, hosted by Australian sports and travel presenter Will McCloy.
PHO3NIX KIDS AWARD
The Pho3nix Kids Award recognises a participant aged from 6 to 14 years old from Pho3nix Kids Triathlon, Pho3nix School Workshops, Pho3nix camps and semi-camps, Pho3nix JX Program, or Pho3nix Education Programs. The nominees for the Pho3nix Kids Award were shortlisted based on their personal journey to a Pho3nix Kids event, their conduct, effort, and experience at that event, and their representation of the ideals of the Pho3nix Foundation.
The nominees are:
- Princess Tolentino, Philippines (Pho3nix Kids Triathlon)
- Eva Firley, Australia (Pho3nix Kids Triathlon by Chris McCormack)
- Amelia and Ben Scott, Australia (Pho3nix JX Program)
- Renia Sutter, Switzerland (Pho3nix Kids Triathlon by Nicola Spirig)
PHO3NIX NEXT GEN AWARD
The Pho3nix Next Gen Award recognises a member of the Pho3nix family from age 14-20 who inspires their peers through athletic performance, setting an example for others to follow as they forge their own way along the Pho3nix Pathway.
The nominees are:
- Margaréta Vráblová, Slovakia (Pho3nix Future Camp Poland)
- Conner Maggs, Australia (Pho3nix Future Camp Sydney)
- Flynn Thomas, Switzerland (Pho3nix Junior Team)
- Flynn Gunther, New Zealand (Pho3nix Future Camp Gold Coast)
PHO3NIX ETHOS AWARD
The Pho3nix Ethos Award goes to a Pho3nix of any age who truly displays the ideals at the core of the Foundation through their efforts to inspire and motivate, and their conduct both within their sport and beyond.
The nominees are:
- Georgia Taylor-Brown, Great Britain (Pho3nix Team)
- Ed Faulds, Great Britain (Pho3nix Athlete Program)
- Gene Heart Quiambao, Philippines (Pho3nix Junior Team)
- Michael Khedoori, Australia (Pho3nix Team)
PHO3NIX EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE
The Pho3nix Extraordinary Performance awards a Pho3nix of any age or level who has delivered a sporting performance that has truly inspired, whether through incredible effort or result or undertaking a remarkable journey to a sporting achievement that captures the attention and imagination of sports fans.
The nominees are:
- Keegan Palmer, Australia (Pho3nix Team)
- Imogen Simmonds, Switzerland (Pho3nix Team)
- Jenjira Stadelmann, Switzerland (Pho3nix Athlete Program)
- Kacper Stępniak, Poland (Pho3nix GVT Endurance Team)
CRITERIA
Recipients of the Pho3nix Extraordinary Performance are considered based on:
The quality and detail of a sporting performance within the relevant award period.
Recipients of the Pho3nix Extraordinary Performance must:
Be a participant in, or member of any Pho3nix Project or Team during the relevant award period.