Broome’s sporting stars celebrated

The region’s finest sporting talent gathered late last month for the Shire of Broome Sports Awards, hosted by the Broome Sports Association.

The annual awards celebrate outstanding sporting achievement, community commitment and the volunteers who make local sport possible.

This year’s premier honour, Broome Sports Start of the Year, went to Baden Trunfio of the Broome Boxing Club.

Trunfio is currently in Japan representing Australia.

The region’s emerging talent was highlighted with Keegan Chappell from the Broome Touch Association named Broome Rising Sports Star of the Year, recognising his impressive development and growing influence in junior touch football.

Volunteers, a vital force behind all community sport, were honoured with the Volunteer of the Year, which was awarded to Duncan Smith of the Broome Squash Club.

In the coaching category, Tony Trunfio from the Broome Boxing Club received Coach of the Year.

“I was honoured to accept the Coach of the Year award, just as I am proud of Baden for earning the Sports Star of the Year Award,” Mr Trunfio said.

Other major honours included Official Club/Team of the Year, presented to Hildrun Pollard from the Broome Barracudas Swimming Club.

Team of the Year was awarded to the Broome Touch Association Junior Representative Team.

The Broome Soccer Association was celebrated as Club of the Year, recognising its continued growth and community engagement.

The Broome Service to Sport Award was presented to Patrick Moase for his dedication to both the Broome Jets Rugby League and the Broome Touch Association.

Other award recipients included:

Brett Claudius Special Recognition Award: Peter Hanna – Sports Power Broome

Outstanding Achievement Award: Michael Albert – Cable Beach Sports Club

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Award: Pepita Wilson Dann – Peninsula Bombers

Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion Award: Lee Stewart – West Kimberley Junior Football League

Community Sporting Event of the Year: Broome Touch Association Northwest Champs 2025