Laura Peel wins Athlete of the Year at CBR Sport Awards 2025

At the 2025 CBR Sport Awards evening held of Thursday 20 November, aerial skier Laura Peel took home the Athlete of the Year Award - Women's Sport, on a night that celebrated the most talented, innovative, resilient and inclusive of Canberra’s athletes, teams, organisations and dedicated contributors. 

“I am really proud to be able to represent Canberra, where I grew up and tried almost every sport under the sun," Peel said. 

I am also really grateful to have grown up in Canberra where I had the opportunity to find what I love, and that is thanks to the community, the volunteers and the clubs, coaches and parents who make it all happen.”

Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry MLA, attended the ceremony and presented awards to the winners.

“Our annual celebration brings the ACT’s sporting community together and shines a spotlight on those who inspire through their dedication and success,” Minister Berry said.

“Over the past 12 months, we’ve witnessed magnificent achievements from our homegrown sport stars across the sporting landscape.

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists. Thank you for the contribution you make to sport in our city. Each year it is such an honour to celebrate your achievements, and I look forward to watching all your future successes.”