First Sports Awards nominees announced for 2024

Pho3nix Foundation is pleased to announce the nominees for the Pho3nix Sports Awards for the first quarter of 2024.

The Pho3nix Sports Awards aim to foster community and connection among participants, supporters, athletes and most importantly, fans. 

Nominees across four categories—Pho3nix Kids, Next Gen, Ethos, and Extraordinary Performance—represent outstanding athletic achievements from members of the Pho3nix movement while promoting the core values of the Pho3nix Foundation: inspiration, resilience, and community.

Public voting begins on 10 April 2024 on the official Pho3nix Sports Awards website.

Winners will be revealed during a virtual Sports Awards Show on 9 May 2024, hosted by sports presenter Will McCloy. Join us as we honor these exceptional athletes and celebrate the unifying power of sport.

PHO3NIX KIDS AWARD

The Pho3nix Kids Award is awarded to a participant aged 6 to 14 from Pho3nix Kids Triathlon, Pho3nix School Workshops, Pho3nix camps and semi-camps, Pho3nix JX Program, or Pho3nix Education Programs. Nominees were selected based on their journey to a Pho3nix Kids event, their conduct, effort, and experience at the event, and their embodiment of the Pho3nix Foundation’s ideals.

The nominees are:

• Zia Fujii, Thailand (Pho3nix Kids Triathlon)
• Lucas Taylor, Australia (The Fastest Powered by Pho3nix)
• Patcharapan Jarungkitanan, Thailand (Move4Life)
• Taiwo Ademoid, Nigeria (Tipo Boxing Academy Powered by Pho3nix)

PHO3NIX NEXT GEN AWARD

The Pho3nix Next Gen Award honors individuals within the Pho3nix community aged 14-20 who inspire through their athletic achievements. They set a precedent for others to follow as they navigate their own journey along the Pho3nix Pathway.

The nominees are:

• Kobi Clements, Australia (Pho3nix Team)
• Tayleb Willis, Australia (Pho3nix Junior Team)
• Isabel Angemi, Tanzania (Pho3nix Future Camp Thailand)
• Prerana Sravan Kumar, India (Pho3nix Future Camp Thailand)

PHO3NIX ETHOS AWARD

The Pho3nix Ethos Award is bestowed upon a Pho3nix member of any age who exemplifies the core values of the Foundation. This recognition is earned through their dedication to inspiring and motivating others, as well as their conduct, both within their sport and in their broader endeavors.

The nominees are:

• Alistair Brownlee and Jonathan Brownlee, Great Britain (Pho3nix Team)
• Tian Diedericks, South Africa (Pho3nix Future Camp South Africa)
• FiiFi, Ghana (Pho3nix Kids Fun Run Ghana)
• Pragnya Mohan, India (Pho3nix Athlete Program)

PHO3NIX EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE

The Pho3nix Extraordinary Performance Award acknowledges a Pho3nix member of any age or skill level who has delivered an exceptional and inspiring sporting performance. This recognition may stem from extraordinary effort, outstanding results, or undertaking a journey towards a sporting achievement that captures the attention and imagination of sports fans.

The nominees are:

• Surasit ‘Petch’ Thongdeang, Thailand (Pho3nix Junior Team)
• Kate Waugh, Great Britain (Pho3nix Team)
• David Llorente Vaquero, Spain (Pho3nix Athlete Program)
• Miyanda Maseti, South Africa (Pho3nix Athlete Program)