Buddle Findlay is congratulating all the winners of the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation’s 54th Halberg Awards.
The winners in each category will be announced at the annual Halberg Awards function on the 9 February at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
The awards this year feature 24 individuals and groups nominated across six categories. Sixteen finalists from the Disabled Sportsperson, Sportsman, Sportswoman and Team of the year categories are all in the running for the supreme Halberg Award.
The nominees are:
High Performance Sport New Zealand Sportsman of the Year:
Joseph Parker (Boxing)
Mahe Drysdale (Rowing)
Nick Willis (Athletics)
Tom Walsh (Athletics)
High Performance Sport New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year
Lisa Carrington (Canoeing)
Luuka Jones (Canoeing)
Lydia Ko (Golf)
Valerie Adams (Athletics)
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
Anna Grimaldi (Para-Athletics)
Liam Malone (Para-Athletics)
Mary Fisher (Para-Swimming)
Sophie Pascoe (Para-Swimming)
Team of the Year
Men’s 49er – Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (Yachting)
Men’s Pair – Hamish Bond and Eric Murray (Rowing)
Team Sprint – Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell and Sam Webster (Cycling)
Women’s 470 - Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (Yachting)
Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year
Gordon Walker (Canoeing)
Hamish Willcox (Yachting)
Jeremy McColl (Athletics)
Steve Hansen (Rugby)
SKY NEXT Emerging Talent
Campbell Stewart (Cycling)
Dylan Schmidt (Trampoline)
Finn Bilous (Snow Sports)
Maynard Peel (Cycling BMX)
Last November, Buddle Findlay became a key sponsor of the Foundation. Founded by Sir Murray Halberg, the foundation has worked since 1963 to help physically disabled New Zealanders.
“The Foundation works with talented young people and their families to ensure that they receive the support they need to pursue their sporting dreams, and to reap the benefits that sport and recreation provide,” says Buddle Findlay.
“They also collaborate with schools, sports clubs and organisations to provide training and support with the aim of ensuring that physical activities are available to everyone.”
Buddle Findlay provides the Foundation with financial assistance and legal support to help it achieve its goal of sport and recreation for all.
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