Queen Mary’s College recently held its annual Sports Award, celebrating the individual and team achievements of our student-athletes. Taking place across the college’s sports facilities, the ceremony provided an important opportunity to recognise the grit, results, and sporting character developed by our squads throughout the academic year.
A Day of Competition and Camaraderie
The day began with a high-spirited mini volleyball tournament in the sports hall. This brought together students from every squad, regardless of whether they were new or familiar with the sport. The atmosphere was electric as teams enthusiastically cheered on their peers through a series of increasingly competitive and fun games.
Following the tournament, students made the most of the sunshine for team photographs before returning to the hall for the highly anticipated awards ceremony.
2026 Award Winners
Our coaches took to the stage to present the individual honours for Coaches’ Player, Most Improved, and the prestigious student-voted Players’ Player, alongside our three overall awards which recognise exceptional leadership and collective excellence within the QMC community.
Please note: While we celebrated all our winners on the day, some students are not pictured in the team or individual photographs.
Overall Award Winners
Team of the Year: Men’s Basketball Team A
Recognised for a stellar season where they dominated the league and showed immense heart throughout the season.
Sportswoman of the Year: Mia C.
Awarded for her incredible leadership and dedication in bringing the girls’ team together.
Sportsman of the Year: Luke E.
Awarded for his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to the QMC sporting community.
Individual Prizes By Sport
Netball
- 1st Team: Ella J. (Coaches’), Lily H. (Most Improved), Lara F. (Players’)
- 2nd Team: Izzy B. (Coaches’), Maddie S. (Most Improved), Sophie B. (Players’)
- 3rd Team: Ireti O. (Coaches’), Flo W. (Most Improved), Nakita L. (Players’)
Basketball
- Men’s Team A: Harris W. (Coaches’), JJ A. (Most Improved), Chris W. (Players’)
- Men’s Team B: Luke E. (Coaches’), Elliot K. (Most Improved), Tom Q. (Players’)
- Women’s Team: Lara F. & Alexa A. (Coaches’), Jess S. (Most Improved), Caitlin T. (Players’)
Football
- Women’s Team: Grace M. (Coaches’ & Players’), Amy T. (Most Improved)
- Men’s 1st Team: Charlie C. (Coaches’), Aarush B. (Most Improved), Ben T. (Players’)
- Men’s 2nd Team: Joe P. (Coaches’), Harry K. (Most Improved), Jayden H. (Players’)
Rugby
- Men’s Rugby: Nathan A. (Coaches’), Eli U. (Most Improved), Rhys C. & Seth M. (Players’)
- Women’s Rugby: Keira M. (Coaches’), Tallulah H. (Most Improved), Mia C. (Players’)
Volleyball (Mixed)
- Josh N. (Coaches’), Carolina S.M. (Most Improved), Joby F. (Players’)
Badminton
- Billy M. & James K. (Coaches’), Alveena R. (Most Improved), Matt C. (Players’)
Tennis
- Ben A. (Coaches’ & Players’), Charlie W. (Most Improved)
Shared Success
At its core, sport at QMC is about teamwork, resilience, and passion. We are incredibly proud of every student who represented the College this year, demonstrating that world-class dedication happens right here in our local community. We also extend our thanks to our coaches for their tireless support and expertise in helping our athletes reach their full potential.
