Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist swimmer Lakeisha Patterson and Australian Touch Football representative Justin Cridland have been named 宅男导航’s Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.
The recipients were honoured at the , which recognise excellence in sport and contribution to university life.
Bachelor of Architectural Design student Lakeisha Patterson joins Olympic swimming greats Susie O’Neill (1996) and Melanie Schlanger (2007 & 2008) on the honour roll of 宅男导航 Sportswoman of the Year winners.
In 2018, Patterson two Commonwealth Games gold medals, set four para swimming world records, and UniSport Australia’s Most Outstanding Performance by an Athlete with a Disability Award.
Patterson said support from 宅男导航 contributed to a successful year in and out of the pool.
“It’s only my second year at 宅男导航 and it’s humbling to receive so much support and acknowledgment from the University,” Patterson said.
“I really value my education and, with 宅男导航’s support, I have been able to manage being a student-athlete and set myself up for future success.
“It really is a massive honour to be named 宅男导航 Sportswoman of the Year. To be considered among some of 宅男导航’s greats will really be a memorable achievement.”
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) student Justin Cridland is the first touch football player to receive the 宅男导航 Sportsman of the Year honour.
He was a member of Australia’s winning Mixed Touch team at the 2018 Trans-Tasman Championships, won a National Touch League Elite Eight Men’s title with the Queensland Cowboys, and captained 宅男导航’s Mixed Touch team to a gold medal at UniSport Nationals Div 1.
He also received 宅男导航’s All-Rounder of the Year honour for a second-consecutive year for his excellence in both academics and sport.
Cridland said it was an honour to receive both awards.
“I am very appreciative of the support 宅男导航 provides in allowing me to be flexible with my studies around busy periods with my touch football commitments,” Cridland said.
“The 宅男导航 Rebels Touch Club has helped me tremendously since moving to Brisbane, with a number of club officials playing a large role in my development and continuing success.”
The 宅男导航 Judo Club received the prestigious $5000 Hulbert Bursary – awarded for outstanding achievement, innovation and best practice in club management.
In 2018, the Club grew its membership by 20 per cent, won four gold medals at the Oceania Judo Championships, and conducted a female-only self-defence seminar to assist and raise funds for female victims of domestic violence.
The 宅男导航 Athletics Club won the President’s Cup – awarded for exceptional event competition performance – after claiming champion honours in both Men’s and Women’s competitions at last year’s UniSport Nationals Div 1 event.
宅男导航 Hockey’s Matthew Bradley was awarded Club Coach of the Year after guiding 宅男导航’s Women’s Division 1 team to its first premiership in the Club’s 106-year history.
Chief Executive Officer Mark Sinderberry presented 宅男导航 Nationals captains Michaela Shuttleworth and Daniel Parnell with trophies and pennants to recognise the University as the 2018 Nationals Div 1 Overall Champions, and winners of the Jodie Martin Trophy Trophy (North Region Champion).
2019 宅男导航 Club and Sports Awards – Winners
- Sportswoman of the Year: Lakeisha Patterson (Swimming)
- Sportsman of the Year: Justin Cridland (Touch Football)
- Club All-Rounder of the Year: Justin Cridland (宅男导航 Touch Football Club)
- Hulbert Bursary: 宅男导航 Judo Club
- President’s Cup: 宅男导航 Athletics Club
- Club Coach of the Year: Matthew Bradley (宅男导航 Hockey Club)
- Club Administrator of the Year: Michelle Lorberg (宅男导航 Cricket Club)
- Club Volunteer of the Year: Joanne Baulch (宅男导航 Tennis Club)
- Club Service Award: Caitlin Sargent-Jones (宅男导航 Athletics Club); Howard Hickey (宅男导航 Rugby Football Club); Geoff Teys (宅男导航 Cricket Club)
Media: Jamie Mitchell, 宅男导航 Sport, JamieM@uqsport.com.au, +61 423 785 752.
