Kate Moloney crowned Netballer of the Year as global fan vote celebrates excellence
- Harriet Millard
- Dec 31, 2025
- 2 min read
In a thrilling conclusion to 2025 and the inaugural Planet Netball Awards, fans from around the world have cast their votes and crowned Kate Moloney as the 2025 Planet Netballer of the Year — recognising her as the standout performer on the global stage this season. Moloney finished ahead of Melbourne Vixen and Australian Diamond team mate Kiera Austin, and Jamaica's Latanya Wilson to take top honours in the world’s first fan-voted, intercontinental netball awards.
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The Planet Netball Awards, proudly sponsored by iPRO Hydrate, celebrate elite netballers across continents and provide a platform for fans to choose the players they believe have defined the year. iPRO’s headline sponsorship reflects their commitment to netball, aligning with the Awards’ global reach and fan-centred ethos. As a hydration brand rooted in athlete performance and wellbeing, iPRO Hydrate supports the sport on and off the court, amplifying the voices of netball communities worldwide.
Moloney, already respected as one of the game’s premier midcourters, consolidated her status with a commanding performance in the award voting, also topping the Midcourter of the Year category. Her combination of "netball leadership and netball prowess" and consistency clearly resonated with fans across netballing nations. One fan described Moloney as "a stand out in SSN and international through her leadership and her repetitive efforts! She is a true inspiration to the younger generations".
Elsewhere in the major positional categories, Kiera Austin was recognised as Attacker of the Year, while Latanya Wilson claimed Defender of the Year honours. These results underscore the depth of talent at the elite level, with all three medal-placing athletes demonstrating elite output throughout the international calendar.
The awards also spotlighted runners-up and nominees across multiple positions and nations, reflecting the truly global nature of elite netball. Players from Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, South Africa, Namibia and England were voted for, illustrating the sport’s expanding footprint and passionate fan engagement.
For all the results, and to see who was voted for, click here.