Maccabi Sports Spirit Awards 2025

Each year, the Maccabi Sports Spirit Award recognises students who bring more to sport than results on a scoreboard. It celebrates the qualities that sit at the heart of Maccabi participation: integrity, teamwork, generosity, respect for rules, and the ability to lift others simply by the way they play. The award highlights students who show that sporting success is not only about ability but about attitude, effort, and the way we treat one another on and off the field.

This year’s recipients embody those values in their own unique ways across their school communities.

Leibler Yavneh College

Recipient: Nora
Nora steps into every Yavneh sporting event with enthusiasm and commitment. She has represented the school in the Maccabi Cup and AFL Jewish Cup and often takes on leadership roles within team settings. Her teamwork, reliability, and willingness to guide others make her a valued member of every group she joins.

The King David School

Recipient: Zach
Zach approaches every sport with the same commitment and positivity, regardless of whether it is one of his strengths. He uses encouraging words and actions, which makes other students want to be on his team. While he excels in basketball, he gives his all in every sport offered, and his reliability and sportsmanship set a strong example for his peers.

Yeshivah College

Recipient: Asher
Asher has taken part in multiple sports throughout the year and brings his full effort to every activity. He supports his teammates whenever needed and carries himself with genuine care for others. His passion is matched by a positive attitude that influences the culture around him.

Beth Rivkah Ladies College

Recipient: Aleza
Aleza is an outstanding role model of sportsmanship within her year level. She approaches every activity with enthusiasm, gives everything a genuine go and brings out the best in the girls around her. She knows how to balance stepping up to lead with ensuring her teammates get their turn, and she competes with determination while keeping the team’s needs front and centre.
She takes great pride in representing Beth Rivkah at interschool events, carries herself with respect and reliability and consistently shows kindness and fairness. Her leadership and character make her an honourable and admired student.

Bialik College

Recipient: Maayan
Maayan has had a remarkable year across multiple interschool competitions, placing highly in cross country, swimming, and athletics, and progressing to division level in each. Beyond her achievements, her willingness to include others and her genuine sportsmanship have been standout qualities. She consistently uplifts her peers and contributes to a positive team environment.

Stay tuned for Sholem Aleichem College award recipient announcement.