Ocean Racing Club of Victoria Wins Prestigious Media Award 2024

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV) has been awarded the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme Outstanding Media Coverage of Sport Award at the 2024 Victorian Sport Awards. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Left to Right: Meaghan Densley (Former Australian Sailing Victoria General Manager) - revolutioniseSPORT Sports Administrator of the Year (Eunice Gill Award), Melissa Warren (ORCV Marketing Manager) -  Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme Outstanding Media Coverage of Sport Award, Josh Garner and Jack Benyan - AFL Sports Ready Young Team of the Year / Photo by Australian Sailing

This year's Victorian Sport Awards saw an impressive turnout, with over 300 nominees across various categories. The sailing community made a strong showing, securing seven finalist positions, highlighting the sport's growing prominence in Victoria.

The ORCV's win in the Outstanding Media Coverage category recognizes the club's exceptional efforts in promoting and showcasing sailing events throughout Victoria. Their comprehensive coverage, innovative storytelling, and engaging content have significantly contributed to raising the profile of ocean racing and sailing in the state.

VicReturn Chief Communications, Marketing, and Engagement Officer Marianne Doyle and ORCV Marketing Manager Melissa Warren / Photo by Victorian Sport Awards

"We are thrilled and honored to receive this prestigious award," said Cyrus Allen, ORCV Commodore, who has just finished competing in the 5,000 nautical mile Melbourne to Osaka race. "This recognition reflects our team's dedication to sharing the excitement and challenges of ocean racing with a wider audience. We're passionate about our sport and committed to bringing its stories to the forefront of Victoria's sporting landscape."

The award acknowledges the ORCV's multifaceted approach to media coverage, which includes live race tracking, engaging social media content, in-depth race reports, and compelling human interest stories that capture the spirit of ocean racing.

Photo by CDS Vic

The Outstanding Media Coverage of Sport Award was sponsored by CDS Vic, which is part of the Victorian Government's $515 million investment to transform the state's waste and recycling sector. CDS Vic aims to:

• Increase recycling and reduce littering, cleaning up our environment
• Be convenient and accessible with many types and locations of refund points across Victoria
• Bring new jobs and economic opportunities for individuals, charity, and community groups

For more information, go to www.cdsvic.org.au.

The Victorian Sport Awards, presented by the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport, celebrate excellence across the Victorian sport and active recreation industry. The awards span various categories, recognizing athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to Victorian sport.

For more information about the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria and its activities, please visit www.orcv.org.au.