Karratha’s top athletes and sporting associations have been recognised for their efforts at the City of Karratha Community Sports Awards
The annual awards acknowledge and celebrate the efforts and achievements of community sporting groups, recognising volunteers, players, officials and coaches.
Held at the Red Earth Arts Precinct on Friday, 6 November, this year’s awards night featured Olympic gold medallist Brooke Hanson as keynote speaker, with William Petrosanec named Santos Sportsperson of the Year.
William is a long-term local having lived in Karratha for 16 years and has made a significant contribution to the local sporting community both on and off the field.
This year he represented Karratha at state and regional touch football competitions and has been selected for the Australian Emus Men’s 35s team to compete at the 2026 Asia Pacific Touch Cup in Japan.
Meanwhile, Aja Tito was named Rio Tinto Junior Sportswoman of the year in recognition of her outstanding 2026 rodeo season which included being crowned ABCRA National Junior All Round Champion Cowgirl of Australia at the Tamworth National Finals.
Nate Robinson received the Woodside Junior Sportsman of the Year. This year Nate competed at State, National and International levels, culminating in a 14th place finish at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane.
City of Karratha Mayor Daniel Scott said Karratha’s sporting community continued to thrive.
“It was great to see our award winners coming from such a wide variety of sporting codes including rodeo and touch rugby,” Mayor Scott said.
“We know how much of a vital role sports plays in regional communities like ours, and it is Awesome to see the talent, skill and dedication of participants recognised.
“These awards are about recognising our outstanding sporting talent as well as those that work behind the scenes to make community sports possible.
“Congratulations to all winners and nominees of this year’s awards, and thank you to those who nominated players, officials and clubs.”
Community Sports Awards winners:
- Rio Tinto Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Aja Tito
- Woodside Junior Sportsman of the Year: Nate Robinson
- Santos Sportsperson of the Year: William Petrosanec
- Official of the Year: Ella Sutton
- Woodside Coach of the Year: Daneele Ryan
- PLI Volunteer of the Year: Jordan Grigson
- Rio Tinto Sporting Group of the Year: Karratha Falcons Football Club
- Winyama Inclusion Award: Karratha Kangaroos Junior Rugby League