Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards
DUE TO COVID-19 THE 2020 AWARDS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards serves to acknowledge, promote, and celebrate the contribution that sport makes to the wider Wellington community.
Sport Wellington are proud to be delivering this event, which in 2019 is celebrating its 40th year! As the supreme sports awards night in the greater Wellington region, the recognition is for athletes, officials, administrators, volunteers and clubs, recognised for their contribution to their respective communities and sports.
In the latter years, the Sport Legends of Wellington have also been included in the awards programme which is the opportunity to acknowledge sporting icons who have had an incredible impact on our community through their accomplishments in their chosen sport.
Josh Junior's mother, Heleen Visser, accepting the WHG Supreme Sports Award 2018 on his behalf. Presented by Jamie Williams, WHG.
Visit wellingtonsportsawards.co.nz for more information about the awards.
Thank you to the sponsors of the awards:
Sportswoman - Wellington Sports Med
Sportsman - Te Kairanga
Team - Hiremaster
Emerging Sportswoman - Wellington City Council
Emerging Sportsman - Tradie / TT Media Group
Disabled Sportsperson
Coach - Capability Group
Volunteer - Fortune Favours
Official - BDO
Club - Speedy Signs Wellington
Leadership - Trish McKelvey, supported by Outward Bound
Legends - Gibson Sheat
Lifetime Contribution - Hutt City Council
And our supporting sponsors: MediaWorks, Les Mills, Victoria University of Wellington, Rydges Wellington, Fuji Xerox
And councils: Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, South Wairarapa District Council, Carterton District Council, and Masterton District Council.
