Green became only the third Aussie woman to win a major – and the first since Karrie Webb in 2006 – when she took out the Women’s PGA Championship in June.

ALPG Chief Executive Karen Lunn said the award was brilliant recognition for the trailblazer.

“Congratulations to Hannah who absolutely deserves this award and the recognition for what has been an incredible year for her,” she said.

“Her golf has been outstanding. To win a major championship followed up by another LPGA win so early in her career shows what we had all suspected watching her progress through the amateur ranks.

“Hannah has both the golf game and the mental strength to be the very best in her sport. The way Hannah has handled the spotlight being on her and all of the extra media attention with such grace is a testament to the wonderful person she is both on and off the golf course”

Minister for Youth and Sport Richard Colbeck congratulated Hannah on winning the award and for her many achievements in the sport to date.

 “Hannah is a true champion, having won the Women’s PGA Championship in spectacular fashion in June this year,” Minister Colbeck said.

“Hannah’s win was the first major win by an Australian woman since Karrie Webb at the 2006 Kraft Nabisco Championship and she became only the third Australian woman to win a major.

“Sports stars like Hannah provide inspiration for all Australians, but particularly young women, to get involved in sport and follow their dreams.

“Our gifted sportswomen all deserve recognition for their achievements and I acknowledge all the other winners from tonight’s ceremony.”

The Morrison Government provided $50,000 towards this year’s event, including for the Outstanding Woman in Sport Award.

Previous winners of this award have included boxer Skye Nicolson, skier Britt Cox, and rower Kim Crow, who have all represented Australia in elite competition.

“It has been fantastic to see the accelerated growth of elite women’s competitions in a broad range of sports in recent years,” he said.