The awarding of Blues is a proud tradition that originated at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and continues today at leading British and Australian institutions, including the University of Sydney.
A Blue is a prestigious award granted to student-athletes who have competed at the highest level in their sport while representing the University, and who have demonstrated outstanding sporting achievement.
At Sydney Uni Sport, Blues are nominated in October, following the conclusion of the University sporting calendar. Recipients are formally recognised at the annual Blues Dinner, where they earn the right to wear the traditional Blue and Gold striped Blues jacket at all future events.
Alongside Blues, the University also recognises exceptional individuals through the awarding of University Golds. This honour celebrates those who have made an extraordinary contribution to University sport—whether through leadership, service, or performance over an extended period.
The Blues Association at Sydney Uni Sport continues to uphold the tradition by supporting Blues sporting scholarships and hosting reunions for past Blues and Gold recipients throughout the year.
Please click on a decade below to find a complete list of Blue award recipients and the sport in which they were awarded.
If you or someone you know has received a University Blue or Gold and is not listed above, please contact us so we can update our records. Email us at [email protected]
Male Blue of the Year
John Sykes Memorial Cup
- 2024 – Richard Lin – Taekwondo
- 2023 – Loui Schuler – Water Polo
- 2022 – Jackson Kench – Boat
- 2021 – Peter Boukouvalas – Archery
- 2020 – Hayden Kerr – Cricket
- 2019 — William Yang — Swimming
- 2018 — James Matheson — Snow Sports
- 2017 — Nick Phipps — Rugby
- 2016 — Pit Seng Low — Badminton
- 2015 — Tom Young — AFL
- 2014 — Kane Townsend — Table Tennis
- 2013 — Nicholas Hough — Athletics
- 2012 — Ryan Edwards — Boat
- 2011 — Bernard Foley — Rugby
- 2010 — Matthew Mitcham — Diving
- 2009 — Dean Mumm — Rugby
- 2008 — Lachlan Renshaw — Athletics
- 2007 — Prashanth Sellathurai — Gymnastics
- 2006 — Chris Clyne — Boat
- 2005 — Robin Bell — Canoe
- 2004 — Fergus Pragnell — Boat
- 2003 — Sam McGregor — Water Polo
- 2002 — Aaron Jones — Water Polo
- 2001 — Thomas Whalan — Water Polo
- 2000 — David Lyons — Rugby
From 1992-1999 (Male or Female)
- 1999 — Philip Waugh — Rugby
- 1998 — Rebecca Gilmore — Diving
- 1997 — Michael Wiseman — Boat
- 1996 — Ivan Gavazov — Swimming
- 1995 — Chloe Flutter — Swimming
- 1994 — Natalie Galea — Judo
- 1993 — David Hynes — Baseball
- 1992 — Tania Burdack — Water Polo
Female Blue of the Year
Alison Hattersley Memorial Cup
- 2024 – Allanah Pitcher – Athletics
- 2023 – Evelyn Haseldine – Sailing
- 2022 – Rae Anderson – Snow
- 2021 – Mackenzie Little – Athletics
- 2020 – Alice Arnott – Hockey
- 2019 – Nicola McDermott – Athletics
- 2018 – Jaime Ryan – Sailing & Madii Himbury – Snow Sports
- 2017 – Belinda Snell – Basketball
- 2016 – Chloe Dalton – Rugby
- 2015 – Michelle Jenneke – Athletics
- 2014 – Hannah Buckling – Water Polo
- 2013 – Anneliese Rubie – Athletics & Hayley White – Swimming
- 2012 – Jessica Fox – Canoe
- 2011 – Lara Tamsett – Athletics
- 2010 – Olivia Kennedy – Soccer
- 2009 – Sally Kehoe – Rowing
- 2008 – Keesja Gofers – Water Polo
- 2007 – Elizabeth Kell – Rowing
- 2006 – Natalie Porter – Basketball
- 2005 – Jaqueline Bonnitcha – Sailing
- 2004 – Angela Ballard – Wheelchair Track & Road
- 2003 – Loudy Tourky – Diving
- 2002 – Anna McIlwaine – Diving
- 2001 – Louise Natoli – Canoe
- 2000 – Tammy Accari – Judo
Keen to know more about the Blue’s Association?
Please contact Mac Chambers: [email protected]