MILTON HONOURED AT NSW AWARDS

It was only his second public outing since being diagnosed with cancer, but Milton wasn't going to miss the NSWIS Awards Dinner where he was recognised as one of the state's most outstanding athletes.

Just two months after major surgery, Milton joined Ian Thorpe, Louise Sauvage and hockey great Alyson Annan at the star-studded Sydney dinner where all four received the inaugural award.

NSWIS Chief Executive, Charles Turner, said the award recognises the outstanding achievement and unique personal contribution of an NSWIS athlete to their chosen sport.

'It's a pleasure to honour four of Australia's greatest ever athletes,' said Turner.

Photo: Milton chats with MC Alan Jones at the Awards night.