Do you know a person who inspires and empowers girls and women in sport?
Then you should consider nominating them for The Power of Her 2026 Recognition Awards, a program that recognises individuals, clubs, and other sporting and recreation organisations actively working to encourage girls and women to pursue their sporting passions.
The call follows the recent launch of The Power of Her summer women’s sports series which sees a huge range of international and national women’s sporting fixtures being played in Adelaide this summer.
As well as blockbuster national league clashes in AFLW, netball, basketball, soccer, hockey and cricket, major events such as the Matildas v New Zealand, the 2026 Women’s Australian Open golf, the Adelaide International WTA 500 and the Beach Volleyball World Championships will be played in Adelaide over the coming months.
Nominations are open in the following categories:
- The Power of Her – Emerging Leader
- The Power of Her – Media Champion
- The Power of Her – Partner Champion
- The Power of Her – Champion Local Club – Metropolitan
- The Power of Her – Champion Local Club – Regional
- The Power of Her – Outstanding Organisation
- The Power of Her – Champion of Change
This year’s Emerging Leader Award joint-winner Andriana Petrakis said she was excited to be recognised in the awards.
"I love being involved in the Tennis SA Pathway Program for people with intellectual disabilities and through my coaching I am able to pass on the love of the sport to people with autism and other disabilities," Andriana said.
"It’s so nice to be recognised and acknowledged because I continue to work harder throughout my tennis journey.
"I keep inspiring others to put smiles on their faces, and for myself it also feels nice that I keep achieving and working hard towards my potential goals every day."
Nominations will close on 10 December 2025, with award winners announced in early 2026. For more information and to nominate, visit The Power of Her.
