MOLLYMOOK'S Hockeyroos star Kalindi Commerford has been recognised for her incredible past 12 months on and off the field, by being one of 26 Canberra based athletes shortlisted for the annual People's Sporting Champion award.
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Commerford, fresh off leading the Hockeyroos to the inaugural Pro League final in the Netherlands, is joined in the nominated athletes by fellow Australian hockey player Edwina Bone.
"Being nominated definitely caught me off guard," Commerford said.
"I'm not sure who would have nominated me but I am grateful to be thought of in that high regard."
Joining the Hockeyroos pair in the nominated athletes is former Shoalhaven Mariner Kyle Perkins as well as Hannah Dunn (Australian football), Bambi Von Smash'er (roller derby), Tom Green (Australian football), Jenny Lonergan (basketball), Michaela Leonard (rugby union), Rebecca Wiasak (cycling), Marlene Leanord (basketball), Eliza Burton (netball), Tara Melhuish (orienteering), Tate Needham (orienteering), Erin Osborne (cricket), Keely Froling (basketball), Amber Brophy (netball), Christine Nunn (squash), Christian Lealiifano (rugby union), Steve Kent (baseball), Sia Soliola (rugby league), Karen Pon (table tennis), Karly Rosetbakken (football), Lauren Wells (athletics), Nick Delatovic (wrestling), Michael Delaney (cricket) and Regan Hart (rugby league).
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"It's a huge honour to be considered among this calibre of athletes," the former Ulladulla HIgh School student said.
"Not just for our sporting achievements, but for our workings outside of sport and our interaction with the sporting community in Canberra.
"In one sense, it creates a sense that you're relevant and having an impact on people in a community that helped me be the athlete I am today."
The winner of this prestigious award will be presented at the National Arboretum on Friday, November 29.
"To win this award would provide the opportunity to pay thanks and recognise all those in Canberra who played an integral part in my growth and development," Commerford said.
"A lot of those people, particularly the ones I played with in ACT and worked with in ACTAS, still make up the central part of my support network."
If you would like to vote for Commerford, visit: https://outincanberra.com.au/cbrsportsawards/vote-now.php?fbclid=IwAR09UEj3YOQZZkR-w_ONsdB-pMsSJ11zbw0ubtxWyNlTF-h9q1sfnPJa5p0
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Courtney Ward
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
