2024 Finalists announced for the Women in Sport Photo Action Awards
Women Sport Australia (WSA), the national advocacy body for Women in Sport are delighted to announce the finalists for the Women in Sport Photo Action Awards (WISPAA) for 2024.
Over 100 entrants and hundreds of images were submitted for the sixth edition of the awards with the FIFA Women’s World Cup, AFLW and Athletics proving to be the most popular amongst the entries.
“What a joy it was to re-live some of the magic moments from the last year in sport through the lens of some very talented photographers,” said WSA President Helena Dorczak.
“We were looking for photos that showcased the athleticism, strength and skill of women participating in sport, and the finalists selected deliver that in spades.”
There are 15 finalists from the Amateur and Professional categories, with three finalists for the Emerging category.
From Nina Kennedy clearing the dizzying heights of Pole Vault, to Mary Fowler reaching for a header in a match against Denmark, and Liz Clay hurdling her way to Paris, there are an incredible array of images that have made the final round.
The winners will be announced on 30 May, 2024 at the WISPAA Awards and Exhibition Event, to be held at Flex by ISPT Collider in Sydney, Australia.
The WISPAA event with support of ISPT Super Property is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at https://www.womensportaustralia.com.au/wispaa2024/ for $69 inc GST. Sales close COB 23 May 2024.
AMATEUR FINALISTS
“The Pursuit of Excellence”“The Fox Trot”Australian Sprint rising star Torrie Lewis at the Maurie Plant 2024.“Spot Kick Competition”AFLW
Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows
Rd 8
Brighton Homes Arena
Springfield, QLD
Australia@skwhockeypics hockey one finals“Out of the Blocks”“Nina Kennedy – One Jump”“Nicola Olysagers 2.01 Australian Record”“Liz Clay – The Comeback”“Ella Shaw”“Busting Through”FIFA WWC Round of 16 match between Sweden and USA. August 6th, 2023. Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Megan Brewer.“Battle of the Wingers”“Floating on Air”
PROFESSIONAL FINALISTS
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 26: Ella Boot (L), throws a punch on Annie Thatcher in their Super-lightweight bout at Hoops Capital East on July 26, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)Teagan Berry of the Dragons is tackled during the NRLW Round 6 match between the St. George Illawarra Dragons Women and the Gold Coast Titans Women at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, August 26, 2023. (AAP Image/Mark Evans) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLYMillie Bright of England“Spectacular Souza”“Overhead”MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 26: Yvonne Bonner of the Crows and Eliza Shannon of the Kangaroos compete for the ball during the 2023 AFLW Second Preliminary Final match between The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos and The Adelaide Crows at IKON Park on November 26, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos)“Lifesaver in Flight”SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 07: <> during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Australia and Denmark at Stadium Australia on August 07, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)“Diving on Glass”Australia vs Denmark – 2023 Womens World Cup (Photo by Jeremy Ng for Shutterstock Editorial)MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 23: Coco Gauff of the United States plays a forehand in their quarterfinals singles match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)Australia’s Clare Hunt heads the ball during the women’s International football friendly match between Australia and France at Marvel Stadium, in Melbourne on July 14 2023. (Photo by Martin KEEP/ AFP)“The Best of the Best”“12 O’Clock”SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 22: Grace Harris of the Heat breaks her bat during the WBBL match between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at North Sydney Oval, on October 22, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
EMERGING FINALISTS
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 13: Donnell Wallam of the Queensland Firebirds with the ball during the round one Super Netball match between Adelaide Thunderbirds and Queensland Firebirds at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on April 13, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Maya Thompson/Getty Images)
