On the back of a breakout 2012 London Olympic Games, Liz Cambage claimed the Maher Medal for Women’s International Player of the Year.

The 21-year-old burst on the world stage, becoming the first woman to dunk in Olympic competition, playing a leading role in Jayco Australian Opals Bronze Medal performance.

Australian Gliders star Cobi Crispin capped off a memorable 2012 campaign, taking out consecutive Sue Hobbs Medals for Women’s Wheelchair International Player of the Year.

The Crispin-inspired Gliders started the build-up to the 2012 London Paralympics with a strong showing in the World Challenge in Sydney, with the 24-year-old a shining light.

A brilliant showing in London ensured Crispin would claim a silver medal and help the Gliders secure a fourth consecutive paralympic medal.

Boomers star Joe Ingles solidified his arrival as one of the biggest stars of Australian basketball, winning his first Gaze Medal for Men’s International Player of the Year.

London was the stage for Ingles and he delivered for the Boomers, averaging more than 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4.2 assists on his way to selection in ESPN’s All-London Second Team.

Australian Rollers star Shaun Norris capped off another amazing Paralympic campaign, becoming the latest winner of the Sandy Blythe Medal for Men’s Wheelchair International Player of the Year.

Norris secured his third Paralympic Medal at just 27 years of age, leading the Rollers to Silver, averaging more than 15 points a game through the London tournament.

2012 International Award Winners

Gaze Medal for Men’s International Player of the Year: Joe Ingles
Maher Medal for Women’s International Player of the Year: Liz Cambage
Sue Hobbs Medal for Women’s Wheelchair International Player of the Year: Cobi Crispin
Sandy Blythe Medal for Men’s Wheelchair International Player of the Year: Shaun Norris