The 2026 edition of La Trobe University’s showcase sport event is set to be held once again at the home of our industry partners, the Carlton Football Club (in the Ikon Park Function Room), on Thursday 12 November.
La Trobe University has a proud history of excellence in performance, participation and contribution to sport. Years affected by COVID aside, the University has held the prestigious Blues Sport Awards gala dinner every year since 2005 to celebrate and recognise performance of the highest calibre by its student athletes. In addition, the Blues Sport Awards provide the opportunity to acknowledge exemplary service to sport at the University by our affiliated clubs, teams and individuals.
La Trobe University is once again pleased to invite students, staff, alumni, club members, friends of La Trobe and VIP guests to celebrate the achievements of La Trobe’s sporting fraternity.
Ten major award categories will be presented on the night, ranging from the celebration of the University’s elite athletes with the prestigious University Blue, University Half-Blue, Academic Excellence, Alumnus of the Year and Sports People of the Year Awards, through to recognising the outstanding La Trobe representative sport achievements in Coach of the Year, Team La Trobe Athletes of the Year and Team La Trobe Team of the Year. The awarding of community sport-based honours with the Sport Club of the Year and Outstanding Service to Sport at La Trobe University will also be presented on the night.
La Trobe University would like to advise that nominations for the following awards are now open and will close on Wednesday 7 October at 12:00pm AEDT.
- University Blue
- University Half-Blue
- Coach of the Year
- Team La Trobe Athletes of the Year
- Team La Trobe Team of the Year
- Sport Club of the Year
- Outstanding Service to Sport at La Trobe University
- Alumnus of the Year
Please note that La Trobe University is accepting award nominations for the period from 4 October 2025 - 2 October 2026. To view the full criteria for each award, click here.
Tickets for the 2026 La Trobe University Blues Sport Awards at Ikon Park are also now available to purchase via Humanitix. Individual tickets can be purchased for $120, which includes canapés, main meal, dessert and beer, wine and soft drink.
Stay tuned to the La Trobe Sport Facebook and Instagram channels for more information in the coming weeks leading up to the 2026 La Trobe University Blues Sport Awards.
