Motorcycling NSW is thrilled to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated 2023 Rider of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards honour outstanding individuals across various disciplines within the motorcycling community, recognizing excellence in Minikhana, Motocross, Road Race, Historic Road Race, Trial, Enduro, Speedway, Dirt Track, and Supermoto.
The Rider of the Year Awards, a highlight of the annual Motorcycling NSW Awards event, celebrate the exceptional talents and dedication of riders who have demonstrated remarkable achievements and skills in their respective disciplines. These awards highlight the best riders in both junior and senior categories for both males and females.
The 2023 Rider of the Year Award finalists are as follows:
Minikhana
Junior Male: Jaxon Callander, Endre Hegyi, Ernest Moran, Sam Severino
Junior Female: Emily Klumpp, Jasmine Murphy Coxhedgge, Lucy Pezzuto, Teegan Stoneman
Motocross
Junior Male: Oli Chandler, Byron Dennis, Cooper Rowe, Ky Woods
Junior Female: Stella Harding, Mia Kazzi, Syra Perry, Mia Tongue
Open Male: Luke Clout, Matt Moss, Josh Whitehead, Dylan Willis
Open Female: Tasmyn Bendall, Keira Collins, Taylor Thompson
Senior Male: Michael Berry, Andrew Firle, Bradley Newton, Gavin Wise
Road Race
Junior Male: Cameron Dunker, Marcus Hamod, Jonathan Nahlous, Joshua Newman
Open Male: Glenn Allerton, Josh Brookes, Cru Halliday, Jacob Roulstone, Alex Stauffer
Open Female: Demi Atkins, Sarah Batten, Leanne Nelson
Senior Male: Andrew Burley, Michael Cole
Trials
Junior Male: Rhys Brian, Mackenzie Hall, William Hutchinson, Owen Sandell-Hay
Open Male: Bradley Bryant, Jonathan Chellas, Kyle Middleton
Open Female: Kaitlyn Cummins
Senior Male: Luke Anderson, Toby Coleman, Martin O’Connor
Senior Female: Michelle Coleman
Enduro
Junior Male: Kai Austin, Ryder Burchell, Zane Burchell, Bradley Rayner
Junior Female: Tia Bowers, Jade Chellas, Amity Cork, Jessie Harris
Open Male: Luke Chellas, William Dennett, Joshua Green, Jett Yarnold
Open Female: Ariana Collins, Jessica Gardiner, Emelie Karlsson, Courtney Rubie
Senior Male: Robert Dummer, Darren Lloyd, David Pratten, Justin Seymour
Speedway
Junior Male: Alex Adamson, Cooper Antone, Beau Bailey, Noah Grabham
Open Male: Jason Doyle, Chris Holder, Jack Holder, James Pearson
Dirt Track
Junior Male: Blake Fairey, Jed Fyffe, Hugo Holmes, Cohen McCosker
Junior Female: Skyann Davis, Rhegan Jaeger, Amelia Kotze, Katarna Robinson
Open Male: Grant Charnock, Jordan Dall, Mathew Griffiths, Daniel Wicks
Open Female: Ashlea Bates, Bree-Anna Etheridge, Sharnelle Sippel
Senior Male: Kenny Angel, Benjamin Gordon, Marty McNamara, John Yarnold
Supermoto
Open Male: Loic Barbot, Dominic Fletcher
These finalists represent the cream of the crop in the motorcycling community, with exceptional talent and dedication. They have displayed a remarkable commitment to their respective disciplines, earning them a place among the top riders in NSW and the ACT. The winners of the Rider of the Year Awards will be announced during the 2023 Motorcycling NSW Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony, which will be held on the evening of November 11, 2023, at the Bankstown Sports Club. This event promises to be a thrilling celebration acknowledging the best of the best.
“We are honoured to recognise the incredible talent and dedication of these riders who have achieved excellence in their respective disciplines,” said Daniel Rushworth, CEO of Motorcycling NSW. “Their achievements are a testament to their hard work and passion for motorcycling, and we can’t wait to celebrate their success during the awards ceremony.”
Event & Ticket Information
Tickets to attend the much-awaited awards are available to order online, and are $90 per person or $680 for a table of 8. We invite you to purchase tickets to attend the much-awaited awards here.
The ticket ordering process for this event will close at 5pm Friday October 27, 2023. All ticket payments must be made prior to close of business Friday November 3, 2023.
Motorcycling NSW Awards Event Details
Event: Motorcycling NSW Awards & Hall of Fame
Date: Saturday November 11, 2023
Venue: Ballroom at Bankstown Sports Club, 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown
Time: 6.30pm Sharp
Attire: Business/Cocktail
For further information on the MNSW Awards and Hall of Fame view: www.motorcycling.com.au