A celebration of the sporting talent in the district - the Central Otago Sports Awards - is drawing near, and award nominations are now open

Sport Central invites coaches, managers, parents, colleagues, and community members to nominate outstanding athletes, coaches, officials and sports figures who

have excelled during the past year. 

Community sport advisor Jo Knight said Central Otago athletes shone on both the national and international stages, securing world titles and personal best times during the past year.

“The success of athletes such as Finn Butcher, multiple snow sports athletes, cyclists and last year’s winners - Ben Campbell and Alice Robinson - has been exceptional and

inspiring over the past year.”

“It is hoped that nominations will flow in from the far corners of our region, and from a variety of sports.”

Sport Central Sport and active recreation advisor Ben Hamilton encouraged the sporting community to celebrate the work of coaches and officials, by nominating them for either the coach or official of the year, and teams.

“We are excited to honor the dedication and hard work of our athletes and look forward to a memorable evening celebrating their successes. Join us in recognising the exceptional talent within our community,” Ben said. 

Awards are sportswoman and sportsman of the year, junior sportswoman and sportsman of the year, team of the year, para-athlete or para-athlete team of the year, coach of the year, a supreme award, the spirit of Central junior and senior awards, official of the year, and being inducted into the hall of fame is possible.

Nominations close on April 4 and nomination forms and guidelines can be found on the Sport Central website

The period the awards cover is from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

The awards will be held in Wānaka at the Lake Wānaka Centre on Thursday May 8.

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