ASC Media Awards for Best Coverage of Disability in Sport (Australia)

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards include a category for recognising the best coverage of sport for people with disability. This award supports responsible, well-researched media coverage that promotes sport participation for people with disability—covering grassroots participants, volunteers, elite athletes, officials, coaches, and administrators. Entries close 31 October 2026 (submission deadline time zone not specified in the source). This ASC Media Awards category recognises the overall promotion of sport for people with disability. The intent is not limited to profile stories about individuals. Entries can cover participation across the sport ecosystem, including: The category expects coverage that is responsible and well-researched, with detailed and innovative insight into people with disability participating in sport. No monetary funding or prize amount is specified in the provided source. This opportunity is an award/recognition category under the ASC Media Awards. The source describes eligibility in terms of what can be submitted and what period the work must cover, rather than eligibility by applicant organisation type. Not specified in the source: What is clearly required is that entries must: The category is focused on media coverage related to sport for people with disability, including participation by:

Supported entry themes include both:

If you produce sports media and aim to improve representation and access for people with disability, this category recognises coverage that goes beyond awareness by demonstrating: It is also a relevant pathway for media teams looking to document and highlight participation across different roles, not just athletes.

Use the awards portal: https://ascmediaawards.awardsplatform.com

Your entry should include:

Submit a separate form for each entry (a series on the same topic is considered a single entry). You may submit PDFs or web links. The page directs applicants to refer to the conditions of entry for additional detail, but these conditions are not included in the supplied text. Please consult the official ASC Media Awards guidance linked from the page. What is the ASC Media Awards category “Best coverage of sport for people with disability” about? It recognises the best coverage that promotes sport for people with disability, covering participation by grassroots participants, volunteers, elite athletes, officials, coaches, and administrators. It is not restricted to profile stories about individuals. When can I submit an entry? Entries open 21 September 2026 and close 31 October 2026. What period does the coverage need to fall in? The qualifying period for nominations is between 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026. Can I re-submit an entry from a previous Sport Australia/ASC Media Awards? No. Entries submitted in previous Sport Australia/ASC Media Awards cannot be re-submitted. The only stated exception is the Lifetime achievement award for contribution to sports journalism. What do I need to include with my submission? You must submit a completed entry form, one copy of the nominated item(s) (PDFs or web links), and a 200-word statement covering relevance, impact, and background context. Are long-form broadcast entries allowed? Yes. Long-form broadcasts are eligible, but they must also include a highlights package of no longer than 10 minutes, with no more than six examples. Where do I apply?

Submit via the awards platform: https://ascmediaawards.awardsplatform.com

Review the official ASC Media Awards page and the conditions of entry linked from it, then prepare your entry form, nominated content (PDFs or web links), and the required 200-word supporting statement for coverage produced within the stated qualifying period.