Article courtesy Victorian Institute of Sport
Australia’s most decorated snowboarder, Scotty James, has the chance to become a three-time VIS Award of Excellence winner, having won the award back-to-back in 2018 and 2019.
James has continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the halfpipe. With the clock ticking to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, he’s claimed his fourth world championship title, seventh X Games gold medal and finished top of the podium at the 2025 LAAX World Cup.
The 2025 Award of Excellence finalists are:
“Among a highly competitive and talented field of nominees, our award finalists truly embody the VIS vision – in which VIS athletes are thriving and succeeding on the big stage and inspiring Victorians," said VIS CEO, Nicole Livingstone AO.
"Their dedication to sport is reflected in their consistent ability to perform as world-leaders, elevating Australian sport and making our state proud.”
The annual VIS Award of Excellence will take place at the Melbourne Recital Centre on November 11, honoring the national and international accomplishments of VIS athletes and the way they strive to win well in both sport and in life.
Link - https://vis.org.au/news/2025/10/vis-2025-award-of-excellence-finalists-announced
IMAGE: Scotty James celebrates World Championship gold number four in Switzerland
© Chris Hocking
Australia’s most decorated snowboarder, Scotty James, has the chance to become a three-time VIS Award of Excellence winner, having won the award back-to-back in 2018 and 2019.
James has continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the halfpipe. With the clock ticking to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, he’s claimed his fourth world championship title, seventh X Games gold medal and finished top of the podium at the 2025 LAAX World Cup.
The 2025 Award of Excellence finalists are:
- Scotty James (Snowboarding)
- Alana Forster (Para-cycling)
- Emily Petricola OAM (Para-cycling)
“Among a highly competitive and talented field of nominees, our award finalists truly embody the VIS vision – in which VIS athletes are thriving and succeeding on the big stage and inspiring Victorians," said VIS CEO, Nicole Livingstone AO.
"Their dedication to sport is reflected in their consistent ability to perform as world-leaders, elevating Australian sport and making our state proud.”
The annual VIS Award of Excellence will take place at the Melbourne Recital Centre on November 11, honoring the national and international accomplishments of VIS athletes and the way they strive to win well in both sport and in life.
Link - https://vis.org.au/news/2025/10/vis-2025-award-of-excellence-finalists-announced
IMAGE: Scotty James celebrates World Championship gold number four in Switzerland
© Chris Hocking
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