For over a century, Blues Awards have celebrated sporting excellence at The University of Queensland.
Since 1912, Blue and Half Blue Awards have been presented to champion UQ sportsmen and women, in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievements, and for enhancing the reputation of university sport.
To be awarded a University Blue is held in high esteem and is one of the highest accolades a student-athlete can receive. To date, the University has awarded over 2,500 Blue and Half Blues.
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2024 UQ Blues Awards Dinner
The 2024 UQ Blues Awards will be held on Friday 1 November at Customs House. More information will be forthcoming closer to the date.
2024 Nominations
2024 UQ Blues Awards nominations will open via this page in early September.
Award Criteria
The University of Queensland and UQ Sport, through an independent Blues Advisory Committee, have developed selection criteria to ensure Blue and Half-Blue recipients are of the highest standard.
To receive a Blue, student-athletes will have produced exceptional results at national or international-level sporting competitions. The Blues Advisory Committee also takes into consideration the standard and quality of these competitions when judging Blue nominations.
A Half Blue recognises outstanding sporting performances at state-level and/or university competitions.
Blues History
The tradition of Blues Awards has been widely adopted by universities all over the world.
The Blues name is derived from the iconic inter-varsity rivalry between Britain’s Oxford and Cambridge Universities. At a boat race in 1829, a Cambridge oarsmen famously tied a light blue ribbon (the colours of his school, Eton College) to the bows of the University’s boat – the Blues legacy was born!
Blues Awards Recipients
For a complete list of UQ Blue & Half Blue award recipients please click on the relevant decade below:
*These records have been compiled to the best of UQ Sport’s ability. If you notice a listing that requires updating please contact us on the email address above.
UQ Blues Blazers
UQ Blues Blazers are now available for past Full Blue recipients to purchase.
To receive a Blazer in time for this year’s dinner, orders must be complete by Tuesday 10 October. Please email blues@uqsport.com.au for more details on fittings and payment.
Update Your Contact Details
UQ Sport is committed to maintaining contact with our sporting alumni. Blue and Half Blue recipients are encouraged to provide their latest contact details by completing our electronic form.
You can also contribute to the Blues Awards by providing information, sporting artefacts and photographs – please email us to get in touch!
