THE Redlands Coast’s top sporting talent, volunteers and rising stars were honoured at the 2025 Redlands Coast Sporting Hall of Fame and Sporting Awards, with clubs and individuals from across the region recognised for their achievements, dedication and community impact.
Redlands Touch Association claimed one of the night’s highest honours, taking out Organisation of the Year.
The award acknowledges the club’s strong volunteer foundation, with coaches, managers, referees, support crews, sponsors and staff praised for creating a supportive and high-performing community environment.
In other wins for Touch, Sharyn Williams was inducted into the Hall of Fame, Kim Sue See was named Sportswoman of the Year, and Matt Lavery won Official of the Year.
Williams became the youngest player ever selected for Queensland’s Under 20s, the youngest to break into the Queensland Opens, and the youngest to earn a place on the Australian team, going on to play 62 undefeated Tests for her country.
Across four World Cups, she cemented her status as one of the sport’s greats, serving as Australian captain from 2001 to 2009.
Wellington Point adaptive water-skier Scott Wintle joined Williams as the second inductee into the Hall of Fame.
Wintle has competed in 16 National Championships, claiming an extraordinary 44 gold, seven silver and six bronze medals, and has represented Australia at 10 World Championships where he added a further eight gold, 10 silver and six bronze to his tally.
He also holds the world record of 20.7 metres for the longest jump, a mark he has dominated across the past three World Championships.
North Stradbroke Island Golf Club also featured prominently, finishing as a finalist for Organisation of the Year and celebrating Secretary Greg Grimmett, who was named Administrator of the Year.
Grimmett, who has helped raise nearly $1 million in funding for the club and other Island groups, received warm applause for his speech paying tribute to fellow volunteers and the Island community.
Boxing delivered two major victories for the region, with Neon Boxing Academy celebrating a breakthrough year.
Coach Neon “Leon” Lay was named Redlands Coach of the Year, while standout athlete Gene Keremete secured Sportsman of the Year.
The young gym has earned a growing reputation for its purpose-driven and holistic approach to developing athletes.
In other categories, Tracey Ross from Redlands Rugby League was named Volunteer of the Year, Georgia Harris from On Track Running was named Emerging Athlete of the Year, and Caroline Baird from Sharks Triathlon Club was named All Abilities Sportsperson of the Year.
