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2026 Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards - Winners
With an exceptionally high calibre of nominations and finalists showcasing the incredible depth of sporting talent and dedication within our secondary schools, a big congratulations to the following student athletes named as 2026 winners.
Active Recreation Champion
Palmerston North Boys' High School 2026 Prefects
Sponsored by Palmy Venues + Events
Student Administrator of the Year
Micah Reid – Awatapu College
Sponsored by Third Bearing
Male Student Coach of the Year
Cooper Jones – Palmerston North Boys' High School
Sponsored by The Verdict Cafe
Female Student Coach of the Year
Kathryn McIlhatton – Freyberg High School
Sponsored by The Verdict Cafe
Male Student Official of the Year
Josh Irwin – Palmerston North Boys' High School
Sponsored by Subway the Square
Female Student Official of the Year
Nat Mellish – Feilding High School
Sponsored by Subway the Square
Student Athlete with a Disability of the Year (Physical)
Jonty Howland – Feilding High School
Sponsored by P3 Physiotherapy
Student Athlete with a Disability of the Year (Intellectual)
Mraz Munday – Freyberg High School
Sponsored by P3 Physiotherapy
Female Student Athlete of the Year
Kealey Perez – MANUKURA
Sponsored by Ebony Coffee Roasters
Male Student Athlete of the Year
Jonty Williamson – Palmerston North Boys' High School
Sponsored by Ebony Coffee Roasters
Team of the Year
Palmerston North Girls' High School 1st XI Cricket
Sponsored by Sport Massey
Māori Student Athlete of the Year
Kealey Perez – MANUKURA
Supported by Sport Manawatū
If you'd like to get involved or chat with the team about the awards, contact us on awards@sportmanawatu.org.nz
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