The guest speaker of the night was racing legend Malcolm "Miracle" Johnston. Johnston gave an inspiring speech about the importance of using your gifts in everything you do.

"Everyone has a gift that they need to find," Johnston said. "I was lucky to find my gift. God just tapped me on the shoulder and said 'Malcolm, you're a jockey'."

The night paid tribute to Wenty's best sportspeople, teams and clubs of the past year.

Winners of the night were:

¦ Sportsman of the Year: Stuart Jackson (W'ville Leagues Darts Club)

¦ Sportswoman of the Year: Nancy Biddle (W'ville Leagues Women's Bowling Club)

¦ Young sportsperson of the Year: Taylor Byers (W'ville Leagues Netball Club)

¦ Team of the Year: A Grade Division 1 (W'ville United Junior Rugby League Football Club)

¦ Young team of the Year: Under 15s Division 1 (W'ville United Junior Rugby League Football Club)

¦ Coach of the Year: Lauren Fearnley (W'ville Leagues Netball Club)

¦ Club of the Year: W'ville Leagues Golf Club

¦ Unsung Hero: John "Emu" Stephenson (W'ville Leagues Mens' Bowls Club, W'ville Leagues Cricket Club, W'ville District Rugby League Football Club).