Paralympics Australia awards
The Paralympics Australia recognises the achievements of Paralympic athletes, coaches and administrators through several awards. These awards generally relate to performances at the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games and are not necessarily awarded annually.
Australian Paralympian of the Year
Male Athlete of the Year
Female Athlete of the Year
Rookie Athlete of the Year
Award changed from Junior to Rookie Athlete of the Year in 2016.Coach of the Year
Team of the Year
Uncle Kevin Coombs Medal for the Spirit of the Games
Named after indigenous wheelchair basketballer Kevin Coombs. The Medal is awarded to the athlete that embodies the 'spirit of the Games'.| Year | Team |
| 2016 | Liesl Tesch |
President’s Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship
| Year | Athlete |
| 2008 | Kurt Fearnley |
| 2010 | Toby Kane |
| 2012 | Libby Kosmala Kieran Modra |
| 2016 | Kate McLoughlin |
Paralympic Achievement Award
Australian Paralympic Hall of Fame
It was established in 2011 to recognise individuals that have made a significant contribution to Australia's paralympic achievements and to enhance the profile of Paralympians in the Australian community.| Year | Name |
| 2011 | Louise Sauvage |
| 2011 | Frank Ponta |
| 2011 | Sir George Bedbrook |
| 2016 | Kevin Coombs |
| 2016 | Tracey Freeman |
| 2016 | David Hall |
| 2016 | Daphne Hilton |
| 2016 | Ron Finneran |
| 2016 | Adrienne Smith |
Australian Paralympic Medal
This award recognises significant long term contribution to Paralympic sport in Australia and is the highest honour for a non-athlete.| Year | Name |
| 2001 | Marie Little |
| 2002 | Ron Finneran |
| 2004 | Adrienne Smith |
| 2005 | Nick Dean |
| 2008 | Scott Goodman |
| 2010 | Paul Bird |
| 2010 | Ken Brown |
| 2010 | John Coates |
| 2010 | Doug Denby |
| 2010 | Rod Kemp |
| 2015 | Nick Dean |