Rising Star Award

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Initiative is designed to assist identified athletes from within the Gippsland Sports Academy to prepare effectively as they look to take the next step in their sporting career.

GSA will regard this initiative as an underpinning award to The Future Talent Program facilitated by the Victorian  Institute of Sport

Once identified, athletes will be provided with funding through the Gippsland Sports Academy to assist them in their preparation

Past Winners:

2023Lucas FurlanClay Target Shooting
2021Chelsea BeecheyClay Target Shooting
2017Ruby StormSwimming
2016Emily BeecroftSwimming
2015Mikaela CornelissenSwimming
Alex-Vuillermin-rowing

The Gippsland Sports Academy has played a significant role in shaping me both as an athlete and as a person. From a young age, my involvement in volleyball, progressing into rowing, helped me develop a strong, disciplined mindset of consistency and accountability. The support, coaching, and high-performance environment encouraged me to push through comfort zones while maintaining focus under pressure, while also bridging opportunities with the Victorian Institute of Sport. The Academy also taught me how to carry myself with professionalism and composure on the world stage, representing not just myself but my team, region, and country. The Gippsland Sports Academy will forever hold a place in my heart. 

~ Alex Vuillermin