On behalf of Liz Dawson, Chair of the ONOC Equity Commission, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 2026 Active Champion of Equity (ACE) Award process.
This distinguished award recognises an individual within our Oceania sporting community who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and is actively making a substantial contribution to advancing women and gender equality through sport.
We warmly encourage all National Olympic Committees, Regional Federations, Oceania Impact Network Partners, and ONOC Commissions to nominate suitable candidates for this honour.
KEY DETAILS:
- Eligibility: Nominees should be from the fields of sports administration, coaching, or technical officiating. Their work must demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, or significant development in promoting women’s participation in sport.
- Submission Deadline: All nominations must be received by Friday, 27 February 2026.
- Nomination Method: Please complete the official nomination form, which can be found on the ONOC Equity Commission webpage, and submit it to the Secretariat (equitycommmission@oceanianoc.org)
- For comprehensive information, including the award criteria and the nomination form, please visit the ONOC Equity Commission webpage: https://www.oceanianoc.org/commissions/equity or reach out to Ala-Cassandra on equitycommmission@oceanianoc.org
We look forward to receiving your nominations and jointly celebrating the leaders who are pivotal in championing equity and inclusion across Oceania.