2026 Snow Australia Awards | Male Athletes of the Year - Paralympic
Published Wed 15 Apr 2026
The Snow Australia Awards celebrate the standout performances and defining moments of our elite snowsport athletes over the past year. Today, we’re proud to honour the 2026 Male Athletes of the Year across the Paralympic disciplines, as nominated by their National Discipline Committees.
These athletes are now nominated for the overall Male Athlete of the Year - Paralympic Disciplines, which will be presented at the Snow Australia Awards on Thursday 23 April in Melbourne.
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Para Alpine |
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Josh Hanlon delivered a strong and versatile season on the World Cup circuit, securing two third-place finishes in slalom and added a third-place result in downhill. His consistency throughout the season saw him finish third overall in the slalom standings, and be named the Snow Australia Para Alpine Male Athlete of the Year. Hanlon also represented Australia at the Paralympic Winter Games, recording a top result of ninth on the sport’s biggest stage. |
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Para Snowboard |
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Earning another two Paralympic medals in 2026 (Snowboard Cross - silver, Banked Slalom - bronze), Ben Tudhope extended his career total to three Paralympic medals. A consistent presence on the World Cup circuit, Tudhope also achieved three podium finishes during the season, taking his career medal tally beyond 50, and earning him the Para Snowboard Male Athlete of the Year. |
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