NSWCPS Gary McSweeney
Award Recipients

The Gary McSweeney Award is presented to the most outstanding Catholic Primary Schools Sportsperson of the year for male, female and Multi-class.

It is the most prestigious award given at the NSWCPS Sport Awards night. Gary has been a significant influence in Catholic students being able to compete against Government and Independant schools. We would not be able to provide the pathways we do now, without his guidance, support and commitment to Catholic School Sport.

Gary's involvement in Armidale Diocesan Sport, NSWCPS and NSWPSSA was instrumental to so many students and educators over the years. In 1996, Gary commenced his membership with Catholic Schools Coordinating Committee (now known as Catholic Schools NSW Sport) and took the first Polding Athletics team to a NSWPSSA carnival. This was the first event that Catholic students were able to compete in.

Gary was the Senior Vice President for NSWPSSA, and was the President for School Sport Australia. Gary McSweeney's legacy is incredible, paving the way for all students and staff to fulfil the potential as athletes, administrators and good-hearted individuals.

It is with great honour that CSNSW Sport name the awards for the most outstanding athletes across all of NSW Catholic Primary Schools in his honour.