Netball NSW has honoured the state’s standout players, officials and volunteers at its annual Awards Night, recognising achievements from elite Super Netball stars to grassroots contributors.
Chair Sallianne Faulkner said 2025 delivered record participation and fan engagement, including nearly 400,000 Super Netball spectators, more than 7,300 athletes at State Titles, and strong seasons across Metro League and the Premier League’s 10th anniversary.
NSW teams shone nationally, with the U19s and First Nations Waradas winning gold, continued success for the Marie Little Shield side, and six NSW athletes selected in the Australian 21U Squad.
Paige Hadley (Swifts) and Erin O’Brien (Giants) were named Super Netball Players of the Year, while North Shore’s Lauren Woods claimed Premier League Opens honours.
Carole Sykes OAM was inducted as a Hall of Fame Legend for her five decades of service, and Baulkham Hills’ Nardia Trevor received the Margaret Corbett OAM Coaches Award.
A full list of 2025 winners includes service, community, umpiring, coaching, administration and academy honours across the state.
2025 NETBALL NSW AWARD WINNERS
Heritage List – Waratah Mosaic
Hall of Fame (Legend) – Carole Sykes OAM
Anne Clark BEM Service Award – Jenny Bazley (Camden & District), Monica O’Callaghan (Baulkham Hills Shire), Gail Mayers (Charlestown), Keri Sheraton (Ku-ring-gai), Kay Piper (Inner West)
Marilyn Melhuish OAM Medal – Super Netball Players of the Year – Paige Hadley (Swifts), Erin O’Brien (Giants)
Nance Kenny OAM Medal – PL Opens Player of the Year – Lauren Woods (North Shore United)
Wendy Archer AM Medal – PL U23s Player of the Year – Sophia Martinussen (UTS Randwick)
Margaret Corbett OAM Coaches Award – Nardia Trevor (Baulkham Hills)
Neita Matthew OAM Umpire Award – Kiri Bowcock (Baulkham Hills)
Lynn Quinn OAM Bench Official Award – Julie Scholte (Camden & District)
Dot McHugh OAM Administrator of the Year – Helen Pratt (Ku-ring-gai)
Men’s Netball NSW State Player – Joe Miller (Ku-ring-gai)
Kids Cancer Project Fundraiser Winner – Sutherland Shire
