The SP Sports Awards is the nation’s biggest and only award ceremony that recognizes the sporting achievements of PNG’s top elite athletes.
This year’s theme is “Make A Difference. Stop the Violence” which aims to raise awareness of sporting violence on the part of both participants and spectators.
“Sports unites people and inspires a nation to win,” says SP Brewery Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare.
“However, the increase in sporting violence is becoming a concern. Violence on the playing field sets a bad example for impressionable young Papua New Guineans. Unruly crowd behaviour can spoil a pleasant family outing.” He added.
Nilkare also announced that nominations can be submitted online via the online nomination form and encouraged everyone to send in their nominations for the following categories:
The categories are:
1. Male Athlete of the Year
2. Female Athlete of the Year
3. Team of the Year
4. National Performance of the Year
5. Junior Male Athlete of the Year
6. Junior Female Athlete of the Year
7. Community Sports Initiative
8. Best Sports Person Living with a Disability
9. Sports Official of the Year
10. Sports Media of the Year