[2] The awards were broadened in 2013 to include Direct Athlete Assistance recipients as well as AIS scholarship holders as part of the AIS Winning Edge Strategy.
This award recognises a talented junior athletes performances during the year.
Previously called Sport Performance of the Year Award.
Discontinued and replaced by Male and Female Para-athlete of the Year Award highlighting integrity and sportsmanship in Australian sport.
[1][17] Discontinued as AIS no longer operates sports scholarship programs.