Canberra Raiders five-eighth and reigning Dally M Medalist Jack Wighton has been named a finalist for the 2020 CBR Sport Awards.
Wighton - who enjoyed a stellar season as he helped the Raiders reach the preliminary final - is one of three finalists for the Athlete of the Year - Men's Sport category.
Since joining the club as a teenager, Wighton made his NRL debut in 2012 and has represented New South Wales and Australia in the last 18 months.
Jack Wighton is joined as a finalist in the category by Jack Steele (aussie rules) and Alan Alaalatoa (rugby union).
The awards will be present via a virtual event on Wednesday December 16.
The full list of award finalists are as follows:
Athlete of the Year - Men's Sport
- Jack Wighton (Canberra Raiders)
- Alan Alaalatoa (rugby union)
- Jack Steele (aussie rules)
Athlete of the Year - Women's Sport
- Vanessa Low (athletics)
- Laura Peel (snowsports)
- Rebecca McConnell (cross country mountain bike)
Athlete of the Year - Para Sport
- Kathryn Ross (rowing)
- Josh Alford (swimming)
- Vanessa Low (athletics)
Team of the Year
- ACT Brumbies (rugby union)
- Belconnen Magpies Women's First Grade (aussie rules)
- UC Capitals (basketball)
Rising Star
- Matthew Wilson (waterpolo)
- Chloe Bateup (triathlon)
- Hayley Taylor-Young (soccer)
Minister for Sport and Recreation Award for Innovation
- Rowing ACT
- Cyclabilities
- Orienteering ACT
