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The Green Carpet Gala

A national awards night to unite, celebrate, recognise and reward the Australian Taekwondo community.

The night is about connecting and coming together to recognise and celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of our athletes, coaches, clubs, referees and volunteers for their significant contributions to Taekwondo. Further, the night officially opens the Australian Taekwondo National Championship.

Each year, our national awards night unites and recognises the wider Australian Taekwondo community and celebrates our winners and finalists. This annual event is Taekwondo's night of nights, much like other sporting codes. A limited number of tickets are available, including the option for clubs to purchase a club table (10 seats) at a discounted rate. Tickets go on sale when finalists are announced.

In all previous years we had an overwhelming response for club tables - we sold out! Due to this popularity, we will be selling club tables first. Club table and individual ticket sales open at 9am on Friday September 4th, and will remain open until 11:59pm on Friday September 18th or until sold out (which ever comes first).

Key details:
Date: Friday, October 2nd, 6:00-10:00pm
Location: Hellenic Club of Canberra, ACT
Dresscode: Semi Formal

The Lauren Burns Medal

The Lauren Burns Medal was introduced in 2022 as Australian Taekwondo's pinnacle award presented to Australia's best taekwondo athlete.

Australian Taekwondo felt it only fitting that the Athlete of the Year Award should take the name of our most recognised athlete whose gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics changed the course of Taekwondo in this country forever. Lauren worked with us to design a medal that truly represented taekwondo and a moment in history that will forever live on.

National Award Winner List

Reserve your club table

Club tables 

Club tables seat 10 people and are a cheaper way for club members to access a ticket. We encourage clubs to consider getting a table for their members.

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Individual tickets

We encourage members to speak with their club first to see if their club is purchasing a table, as this is a cheaper way to access a ticket. 

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This evening is a fully ticketed event (no walk-ins). The price includes a 3-course meal, basic beverages, and entertainment. Guest names for tables and dietary requirements are required at the time of booking. 

Award Nominations


Our National Awards structure provides a standardised framework that aligns with the broader Australian sports landscape in providing recognition awards.  We encourage clubs and members to embrace and engage in our awards and nominate those who are eligible. Please read carefully the following information related to our awards and the nomination process.

1.   Read the general information and conditions at the bottom of this page
2.   Read the award criteria to ensure a nominee is eligible
3.   Read the nomination form and gather ALL the required answers BEFORE completing the form.
4.   Submit your nomination BEFORE the cut-off date. 

Award Nominations will open soon

Award Categories

CLICK ON THE AWARD NAME BELOW TO ACCESS RELEVANT INFORMATION
Athlete of the Year
The Athlete of the Year title is Australian Taekwondo’s pinnacle award for the most outstanding overall or one-off performance from an event and includes results from state, national and international events. 
Description
These awards are presented annually to one (1) athlete each, male or female, and is open to able athlete nominations in Kyorugi and Poomsae.
Lauren Burns Medal award criteria
Janine Watson Medal award criteria
Senior Athlete of the Year
The Senior Athlete of the Year title is awarded for the most outstanding overall or one-off performance from an event and includes results at state, national and/or international events.
Description
This award is presented annually to one (1) Kyorugi and one (1) Poomsae athlete and is open to able and para-athlete nominations.
Click here to view the full award criteria
National Body & State Body Nomination
Each State Association will determine the nominees for this award in consultation with their relevant committees and Boards.
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists
Junior Athlete of the Year
The Junior Athlete of the Year title is awarded for the most outstanding overall or one-off performance from a junior or cadet and includes results at state, national and international events.
Description
This award is presented annually to one (1) male and one (1) female athlete and is open to able and para-athlete nominations.
Click here to view the full award criteria
National Body  &State Body Nomination
Each State Association will determine the nominees for this award in consultation with their relevant committees and Boards.
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists
Community Club of the Year
The Community Club of the Year award recognises a community club who has enthusiastically worked to connect more people to Taekwondo and positively promotes social inclusion.
Description
This award is presented annually to one (1) affiliated club each year. 
Click here to view the full award criteria
Member Nominated
This award is open for nomination by the Australian Taekwondo community.
NOMINATE
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists
Community Coach of the Year
This award recognises accredited coaches (instructors) who demonstrate a commitment and dedication to community club coaching and developing athletes at the grassroots level.
Description
This award is presented annually to one (1) accredited coach, male or female, each year.
Click here to view the full award criteria
Member Nominated
This award is open for nomination by the Australian Taekwondo community.
NOMINATE
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists
Ross Hartnett Performance Coach of the Year
This award recognises an accredited high-performance coach who demonstrates a commitment and dedication to coaching at an elite level.
Description
This award is presented annually to one (1) accredited high-performance coach, male or female, each year.
Click here to view the full award criteria
Member Nominated
This award is open for nomination by the Australian Taekwondo community.
NOMINATE
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists
Volunteer of the Year
This award recognises a club volunteer who is the lifeblood of their club. Their dedication and contributions are endless and they go above and beyond the usual responsibilities of a volunteer.
Description
This award is presented annually to one (1) club volunteer, male or female, each year.
Click here to view the full award criteria
Club & State Body Nomination
This award is open for nomination by Member Clubs and State Bodies. 
NOMINATE
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists
Referee of the Year
This award recognises the outstanding contribution of Australian Taekwondo referees and the positive impacted made either locally, nationally, or
internationally during the season.
Description
This award is presented to one (1) Kyorugi and one (1) Poomsae referee, male or female, each year.
Click here to view the full award criteria
State Body Nomination
Each State Association will determine the nominees for this award in consultation with their relevant committees and Boards.
Finalists
Click here to view the 2025 finalists



Conditions of Nomination

We acknowledge that our office is spread across many traditional lands, and we pay respect to all traditional owners of these lands and elders past and present.
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