ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Open to any sports administrator who has made an outstanding contribution to a club, association, regional or national sports organisation(s).
CLUB OF THE YEAR
Open to any outstanding sports club that has consistently excelled.
Judges will use the following weightings in their decision making:
40% Improvements made over the qualification period including membership growth and growth in participation in events (individuals, teams, officials/volunteers). Competition Results, Awards and Community Impact.
20% Positive management and development of facilities and finances.
20% Development of coaches, game officials and administrators. Effectiveness of retention and recruitment.
20% Innovative and collaborative practices
COACH OF THE YEAR
Open to any coach who has made an outstanding contribution to sport at a regional, national, or international level. This category judges not only team results but also the art of coaching including aspects of people management, team culture, communication, mentoring, development of the person and the athlete, as well as adoption of innovate methods and leadership across their team(s).
Judges will use the following weighting in the decision making:
40% Team Results
30% Leadership: People management and the development of team culture
20% Willingness to develop and be innovative
10% Willingness to mentor/develop others
COMMUNITY IMPACT OF THE YEAR
Projects that have had a significant positive impact and change on community sport. Projects may involve collaborations between schools, clubs, and other local community organisations (sporting or otherwise) that provide participation experiences in play, active recreation or sport, or talent development.
Judges will use the following weightings in their decision making:
40% Impact of the project in the community
20% Barriers and Challenges overcome
20% Partnerships developed to deliver the project
20% Project innovation
PHYSICALLY DISABLED SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Open to any sportsperson with a physical disability who has performed with excellence at Regional, National, or International level as an individual or in a team.
INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Open to any sportsperson with an intellectual disability who has performed with excellence at Regional, National, or International level as an individual or in a team.
FEMALE JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Open to any female sportsperson aged 16 and over and under 20 years at the time of their achievements who has performed with excellence at Regional, National, or International level as an individual or in a team.
FEMALE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Open to any sportswoman who has performed with excellence at Regional, National or International level as an individual or in a team.
GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Open to an unpaid sports volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to a club, association, regional or national sports organisation(s). Their contribution should be above and beyond normal duties, giving broad service benefiting a sport with little formal recognition.
MALE JUNIOR SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Open to any male sportsperson aged 16 and over and under 20 years at the time of their achievements who has performed with excellence at Regional, National, or international level as an individual or in a team.
MALE SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Open to any sportsman who has performed with excellence at Regional, National or International level as an individual or in a team.
MĀORI SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR.
Open to any sportspersons with Māori decent who has performed with excellence at Regional, National, or International level as an individual or in a team.
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Open to any referee, umpire, judge, timekeeper, or variation of, who has had an outstanding performance at regional, national or international level. This category considers their officiating appointments, achievements, and their broader contributions to the sport. Examples include: Mentoring peers, enhancing the sports reputation, support recruitment and retention and other innovative initiatives.
Judges will use the following weightings in the decision making:
70% Level of Performance. International, National or Regional
30% Their broader contribution to the sport including mentoring, recruitment and retention support and any other innovative ideas.
REGIONAL SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
The Regional Sportsperson of the Year Supreme Award is selected from the winners of the following categories: Male Sportsperson, Female Sportsperson, Male Junior Sportsperson, Female Junior Sportsperson, and Disabled Sportsperson.
SPORTS PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Open to organisations that have partnered with a sports code and their actions have gone above and beyond financial support. Please note: this category is for “partnerships” not simply sponsorship; however sponsorship can form part of a successful partnership.
Judges will consider the following in their decision making:
- Involvement with the organisation by attending events, competitions, or being a member of a committee.
- Providing volunteer support to the organisation in facility maintenance.
- Supporting the organisation through the supply of equipment or facilities.
- Evidence of what sponsorship money/contra has allowed the organisation to achieve e.g.: sending a team to a competition, having uniforms, fundraising.
- Innovative and collaborative practices
TEAM OF THE YEAR
A team of two or more people who has performed with excellence at Regional, National, or International level.
Admin Login