The NGS Ignite Celebration Evening recognises excellence, commitment, and character across our Secondary Sport, Outdoor Adventure, and Supporting Athlete Performance (SAP) programs.
At NGS, co‑curricular experiences extend far beyond competition. They play a vital role in student life—shaping character, building connection, and creating experiences that stay with students well beyond their school years. Through teamwork, challenge, and shared endeavour, these programs foster confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging.
NGS champions broad participation, and the long‑term wellbeing and growth of our students. The Ignite Celebration Evening brings together individuals, teams, families, coaches, and mentors who embody the RISE values and whose contributions continue to strengthen the spirit and culture of the NGS community.
Spirit of NGS Award
The Spirit of NGS Award honours a student who exemplifies the RISE values—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—through attitude, effort, and contribution beyond performance. The recipient uplifts others, shows team commitment, and reflects the core values of the NGS community.
2025 C.Tame – Netball
SAP Student Athlete Award
The SAP Athlete of the Year Award recognises a student who exemplifies a well‑rounded student‑athlete. The recipient demonstrates dedication and organisation, balancing sporting commitments with academic responsibility, and embodies the values of commitment, humility, and growth.
2025 O. Cockle – Football
Coach of the Year
The Coach of the Year award celebrates a member of our coaching staff whose impact has driven outstanding results, elevated the experience of our students, and shaped the culture of an NGS team or program in a meaningful and lasting way. This award honours commitment, innovation, leadership, and a genuine passion for helping students to thrive.
2025 Mr Jack Hanley – Rowing
Club Team of the Year
The NGS Club Team of the Year Award recognises club teams and crews that have demonstrated excellence across a season of competition through teamwork, discipline, and commitment. The recipient reflects a positive team culture and pride in representing NGS with integrity.
2025 Netball – NGS Delphinus
2025 Rowing – Senior Girls Quad
2024 Netball – NGS Vulcan
2024 Rowing – Senior Boys Quad
2023 Netball – NGS1
2023 Rowing – U17 2x
2022 Netball – NGS5
2022 Rowing – Senior Girls Quad
Club Players of the Year
The NGS Club Player of the Year Award recognises students who combine strong performance with character, commitment, and a positive impact on team culture. The recipients reflect pride in representing NGS and uphold the RISE values of the school within club competitions.
2025 Netball – G. Berryman, S. Browne, E. Cootes, C. Donergan, A. Wang
2025 Rowing – R. Brown, A. McKensey
2024 Netball – G. Berryman, A. Costanzo, H. McKensey, J. Park, S. Ryan, A. Sharikova, N. Seehat
2024 Rowing – R. Brown, L. Burton, A. Macready
2023 Netball – G. Berryman, E. Ashmore, C. Jones, C. Lyons, S. Romeo
2023 Rowing – A. Macready, K. Young
2022 Netball – Z. Fielden, A. Gillard, C. Hayes, L. Helinski, C. Lyons, N. Maguire, O. Prickett
2022 Rowing – J. Armstrong, K. Routley
RISE Team of the Year
The RISE Team of the Year Award recognises an NGS sporting team who has worked collaboratively to achieve outstanding results and has demonstrated exemplary conduct and respect for the spirit of competition.
2025 Open Girls Triathlon
RISE Performance of the Year
The NGS Performance of the Year Award recognises an individual who has delivered an outstanding performance at a competition or event. This award celebrates moments of excellence — performances that reflect exceptional skill, composure and achievement.
2025 J. Samokhin – Swimming