Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards
Honouring Sporting Excellence in Our Region
The Spencer on Byron Hotel
9-17 Byron Ave, Takapuna Beach
Friday, 16th Nov 2018
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Friday, 16th November 2018 at The Spencer on Byron Hotel
The awards recognise exceptional performances and contribution to sport in the North Harbour region. This is a great opportunity to showcase the outstanding sporting talent in the region. Previous winners include Andy Maloney, Lydia Ko, Shaun Johnson, Lisa Carrington, Tom Abercrombie, Tony Woodcock and Jacko Gill.
Guest Speaker – Ian Jones
Massey University Harbour Sport Excellence Awards is proud to have Ian Jones asour guest speaker at the award ceremony. Ian Donald Jones is a former New Zealand All Black. He played 79 tests for the All Blacks and is the most capped lock and formed one of the most famous lock pairings in international rugby, often
partnered with Robin Brooke in the All Blacks from 1992 to 1998. Jones made his All Black debut at the age of 23 on the 16th of June 1990 against Scotland in Dunedin and made a huge impression by scoring a try in his first game. This absolute shotgun hasn’t stopped since his retirement becoming a Sky TV
Rugby Presenter, a 6-year serving Board Member of Harbour Sport, Ambassador for North Harbour Rugby, a member of the North Harbour Rugby Board since 2008. He was also a member of the NZ Rugby Players Association and assisted with the planning and implementation of a fundraising initiative with NZRPA and St. Johns in August 2012.
2018 Finalists
| Name | Sport |
| Tai Webster | Basketball |
| George Karl Tu’inukuafe | Rugby |
| Michael Brake | Rowing |
| Michael Lee | Surf Lifesaving |
| Michael Venus | Tennis |
Under Armour Sportswomen of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Lisa Carrington | Kayaking |
| Caitlin Ryan | Kayaking |
| Danielle Mckenzie | Surf Life Saving |
| Tyla Nathan-Wong | Rugby Sevens |
Cube Creative Print, Design & Signage Junior Sportsman of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Connor Bell | Athletics |
| Oscar Guo | Badminton |
| Kruz Perrott-Hunt | Basketball |
| Samuel Jones | Rowing |
| Blake McGlashan | Sailing |
| Josh Armit | Sailing |
| Seb Menzies | Sailing |
Physio Connect Junior Sportswomen of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Tayla Dalton | Basketball |
| Anna Leat | Football |
| Malia Steinmetz | Football |
| Stella Ebert | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Ava Fitzgerald | Gymnastics |
| Sophie Egnot-Johnson | Rowing |
| Tamara Otene | Volleyball |
| Bridget Layburn | Water Polo |
| Samalulu Clifton | Surf Lifesaving |
The Spencer on Byron Hotel Junior Team of the Year
| Name | Sport | |
| Westlake Boys Cross Country Team | Cross Country | |
| Seb Menzies and Blake McGlashan | Sailing | |
| Fran Kayrouz and Jackson Keon | Sailing | |
| Greta Stewart and Tom Fyfe | Sailing |
Massey University International Team performance of the Year
| Team | |
| Alex Maloney and Molly Meech Yachting team | |
| NZ Women’s Kayaking Team | |
Zeffer Regional Sportsman of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Damian Hirst | Football |
| Daniel Dyet | Surf Lifesaving |
| Paul Van Achterbergh | Surf Lifesaving |
Honda North Shore Regional Team of the Year
| Team | |
| Birkenhead United AFC | |
| Functional Strength Olympic Weightlifting | |
| Harbour Raiders Volleyball Club Men’s Team | |
| North Harbour Carlton Party Hire Senior Women | |
| North Harbour Cootes Construction Senior Men | |
| Tiger Turf North Harbour Hawks Hockey Team |
SOS Hydration Referee of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Julie Carrel | Badminton |
| Richard Casutt | Beach Volleyball |
| Lisa Wright | Diving |
| Allan Wilson | Football |
| Simon Taylor | Hockey |
| Zak Middleton | Netball |
Deep Creek Breweries Coach of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Mitchell Ryan | AFL |
| Cordelia Norris | Diving |
| Paul Hobson | Football |
| Dane Smuts | Gymnastics |
| Sam Bartholomew | Hockey |
| Gordon Walker | Kayaking |
| Matt Thomas | Sailing |
Tass Print Sporting event of the Year
| Event | |
| North Shore Marathon & Half Marathon | |
| North Shore Open | |
| Sentinel Homes Hockey World League Final | |
| SwimFest |
Maori Sports Performer of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Tyla Nathan-Wong | Rugby Sevens |
| Pita Rona | Softball |
| Tamara Otene | Volleyball |
Harcourts Cooper & Co. Club of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| North Harbour Diving | Diving |
| Birkenhead United | Football |
| Shore Rovers Netball Club | Netball |
| North Shore Rowing Club | Rowing |
| Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club | Surf Lifesaving |
| North Harbour Water Polo club | Water Polo |
Giesen Volunteer of the Year
| Name | Sport |
| Jaron Burbidge | Football |
| Graeme Saxony | Football |
| Gavin Hawke | Hockey (Field) |
| Tony Sands | Surf Lifesaving |
Massey University Innovation in Sport
| Club | |
| Bowls North Harbour | |
| Functional Strength | |
| AFL New Zealand | |
| North Harbour Gymnastics Club |
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