This special award has been established to recognise, in Sue Fear’s honour, the courage of women and girls involved in sport, or active recreation, who have achieved milestones in or for their sport through their courage and determination despite obstacles.

The award process is managed by Womensport & Recreation NSW and presented once every year. The aim for the award is to develop a perpetual trophy recognising the courageous women involved in the NSW sporting industry for their achievements and contributions to NSW sport and recreation.

Sue Fear was the first Australian woman to climb Mt Everest (from the north side) in 2003 and was named by the Australian Geographic’s as the “Adventurer of the Year”. She was awarded an Order of Australia medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her achievements in mountaineering and support for the Fred Hollows Foundation in 2005. Sadly, Sue perished on 28 May 2006 while climbing Mt Manaslu in Nepal.

Sue was a strong advocate for women in sport. She supported many functions and was a popular sports star at the Schoolgirls’ Breakfast with the Stars events. Sue’s courage, determination and sheer willpower to overcome the many obstacles in her way to reach her goals was an inspiration to many in the sporting and recreation industry. To commemorate her achievements, Womensport & Recreation NSW is launching its inaugural “Sue Fear Courage and Achievement Award” to celebrate Sue’s life and what she stood for.<Click here: RISK Poem>

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SUE FEAR AWARD PHOTO GALLERY OF SGB - 8/11/07