Four Australian Winter Olympians Recognised with Prestigious Honours at 2026 Snow Australia Awards
At the 2026 Snow Australia Awards in Melbourne, four Australian winter athletes were honoured with the prestigious Snow Australia Medal, recognising their careers as they transition into the next chapter.
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Indra Brown takes out 2026 Junior Athlete of the Year after a stellar season
After making her Olympic debut in Milan Cortina, 16-year-old Indra Brown caps off an incredible breakout season, taking out the award for Junior Athlete of the Year at the 2026 Snow Australia Awards, held in her home city of Melbourne in April.
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The Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin Outstanding Achievement Award: Matt Graham
The Snow Australia Awards wrapped up in Melbourne over the weekend, bringing together the snowsports community to celebrate athlete achievements from an exciting northern hemisphere season and Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Peter McNiel wins top coaching award at 2026 Snow Australia Awards
After another impressive season at the helm of the Australian moguls team, Peter McNiel, was awarded ‘Coach of the Year’ at the Snow Australia Awards in April.
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National Discipline Committees progress 10-Year Strategy development
Snow Australia’s National Discipline Committees (NDCs) recently convened in Melbourne following the Snow Australia Awards night for a cross-discipline workshop to begin shaping the next 10-year strategic direction for Australian snow sports.
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Snowboard Cross – 2025/26 Season Wrap
Australia’s snowboard cross program delivered its most successful season to date in 2025/26, highlighted by Josie Baff’s historic Olympic gold medal and remarkable depth across both the World Cup circuit and development pathways.
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Park & Pipe - 2025/26 Season Wrap
Australia’s park and pipe program delivered a standout 2025/26 season, highlighted by an Olympic medal, X Games success and Junior World Championships podiums, alongside strong World Cup performances across both snowboard and freeski.
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Olympic champions take top gongs at 2026 Snow Australia Awards
The 2026 Snow Australia Awards marked the official homecoming of the Australian Olympic and Paralympic team from the Milano-Cortina Games, with the snowsports community coming together to celebrate the achievements from the year that was in Melbourne tonight.
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Winter sports athletes come together for fourth H3 Summit in Melbourne
Transitions was the central theme of the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) and Snow Australia 2026 H3 Summit, with athletes, coaches and support staff from across the winter sports disciplines coming together in Melbourne today.
Cross-Country Skiing - 2025/26 Season Wrap
Australia’s cross-country skiing program delivered a historic season in 2025/26, highlighted by breakthrough World Cup results, record Olympic performances and growing depth across all levels of international competition.
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Ski Mountaineering - 2025/26 Season Wrap
Australia’s ski mountaineering program reached a historic milestone in 2025/26, with the sport making its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina.
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2026 Snow Australia Awards | Junior Athletes of the Year
Snow Australia is excited to announce the 2026 Junior Athletes of the Year
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2026 Snow Australia Awards | Female Athletes of the Year - Paralympic
Snow Australia is excited to announce the 2026 Female Athletes of the Year - Paralympic Disciplines
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2026 Snow Australia Awards | Male Athletes of the Year - Paralympic
Snow Australia is excited to announce the 2026 Male Athletes of the Year - Paralympic Disciplines
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Women of Winter Wednesdays: Courtney Hess
For performance psychologist Courtney Hess, the Games were the culmination of years of preparation, partnership and trust, supporting athletes not just physically, but mentally and emotionally on the world stage.
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Women in Focus
Alpine Skiing & Ski Cross - 2025/26 Season Wrap
Australia’s alpine skiing and ski cross programs delivered a season of resilience and progression in 2025/26, with Olympic representation across both disciplines complemented by continued development across World Cup, European Cup and pathway competitions.
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2026 Snow Australia Awards | Female Athletes of the Year - Olympic
Snow Australia is excited to announce the 2026 Female Athletes of the Year - Olympic Disciplines
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