Academic and Sporting Achievement Medal

Celebrating students who excel in the classroom and on the sporting field

At School Sport Victoria (SSV) we are dedicated to developing young people through school sport.

We celebrate students who strive for their best both in their studies and in their sporting activities.

The SSV Academic and Sporting Achievement Medal is an important award available annually to all Full and Associate member schools of SSV.

It is designed to be presented at your end-of-year school ceremonies to recognise students who achieve high academic results while making a strong contribution to sporting contribution to the school.

Recognising Your School's All-Rounders

This award is a powerful way to inspire students and acknowledge the hard work, dedication and outstanding contribution of students.

Up to two medals are available per school, with a maximum of one girl and one boy, regardless of how many campuses your school has.

What Makes a Strong Sporting Contribution?

We look for students who lift the spirit of their school through sport. This includes:

• Showing outstanding sporting leadership qualities within the school environment and beyond.
• Participating in SSV interschool Region and State Finals and/or representing Team Vic or State Sporting Association representative teams.
• Participating across a range of sports at a grassroots level and displays outstanding teamwork, encouragement to fellow students, commitment to the school and generally lifts the morale of the school as a result.
• Making a significant contribution through officiating, such as coaching, managing or umpiring school teams.

What Makes Defining Academic Achievement?

Academic achievement is about more than just a student with top marks. It can include:

• Excelling to a high level across several different subject areas.
• Showing consistent improvement and a dedicated application to studies.

Note for Schools: You are welcome to adjust these criteria to suit your local school needs. You may also choose to nominate a student from a specific year level to ensure a variety of students are recognised over time.

Important Guidelines and Dates

• Delivery: Medals are posted directly to School Principals in a bulk mailout during mid-November.
• Closing Date: Ensure your nominations are submitted by the final Sunday in November, Sunday 29 November 2026.

The medals and postage are provided at no cost to Full and Associate member schools of SSV.

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