SCOTTY James has been announced as the winner of the Frank Wilkes Award for outstanding results achieved at a national or international level in a male category at the 2022 Victorian Sport Awards held earlier this month.

The Mt Buller regular has had a bumper year in 2022, winning his fourth gold medal at the X–Games in Aspen in late January.

He was then selected to compete for Australia at his fourth Winter Olympics and against a star–studded field, producing a score of 92.50 with his second run to secure the silver medal, his second career Olympic medal.

Wrapping up the calendar year at the World Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado, Scotty performed one of the finest runs in halfpipe history to score 99.00 and win gold.

Presented by the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport on Wednesday, June 7 2023, this year‘s VSAs were held in the Victory Room at Marvel Stadium.

Winners across 19 categories were announced after being nominated by State Sporting Associations as well as teammates, club members, friends, family and the recipient‘s local community.

Vicsport Chair Ritchie Hinton said, "The Victorian Sport Awards provides the opportunity to celebrate the best our state‘s sporting community has to offer."

"This year, once again, demonstrated the outstanding dedication and aptitude of those who work, volunteer, play and compete throughout our industry."