2013 Finalists & Winners
Congratulations to all finalists and winners of the 2013 Hutt News Hutt City Sports Awards! An elaborate evening of entertainment, recognition and socialising was enjoyed by over 400 attendees and the event has certainly cemented itself as the premier awards dinner in Wellington.
The below finalists and winners were recognised during the 2013 Hutt City Sports Awards ceremony. A magazine was produced with information on each finalist, plus highlights of the year in sport. This magazine is available for viewing at the Hutt News offices, Hutt City libraries, and a copy was provided to each attendee of the ceremony.
The below finalists and winners were recognised during the 2013 Hutt City Sports Awards ceremony. A magazine was produced with information on each finalist, plus highlights of the year in sport. This magazine is available for viewing at the Hutt News offices, Hutt City libraries, and a copy was provided to each attendee of the ceremony.
Hutt News Hutt City Sportsperson of the Year
(selected from the winners of each category)
OVERALL WINNER: RHYS CASLEY (SOFTBALL)
Rhys Casley had a softball season he will never forget. The St Bernard’s College old boy overcame a serious shoulder injury to play in the World Series. Despite doubts about his fitness, he hit the crucial home run to win the final. He was then similarly influential in helping Dodgers win the national club title.
OVERALL WINNER: RHYS CASLEY (SOFTBALL)
Rhys Casley had a softball season he will never forget. The St Bernard’s College old boy overcame a serious shoulder injury to play in the World Series. Despite doubts about his fitness, he hit the crucial home run to win the final. He was then similarly influential in helping Dodgers win the national club title.
LT McGuinness Official of the Year
Finalists: Wayne Saunders (Softball); Stanley Wagner (Taekwondo); Kathy Cross (Cricket)
WINNER: KATHY CROSS (CRICKET)
WINNER: KATHY CROSS (CRICKET)
Hutt City Council Administrator/Volunteer of the Year
Finalists: David Pullar (Rowing); Mark Heissenbuttel (Sports Partnership - Sportsville); Peter Calder (Tennis)
WINNER: MARK HEISSENBUTTEL (SPORTS PARTNERSHIP - SPORTSVILLE)
WINNER: MARK HEISSENBUTTEL (SPORTS PARTNERSHIP - SPORTSVILLE)
Hutt Mana Charitable Trust Athlete with a Disability of the Year
Finalists: Nicholas Fyfe (Power Lifting); Patrick Donovan (Special Olympics Athletics)
WINNER: NICHOLAS FYFE (POWER LIFTING)
WINNER: NICHOLAS FYFE (POWER LIFTING)
Gillespie Young Watson Team of the Year
Finalists: Lower Hutt City AFC U19 Team; Petone Mens Rowing Club Squad; Dodgers Men Softball
WINNER: DODGERS MEN SOFTBALL
WINNER: DODGERS MEN SOFTBALL
Pelorus Trust Young Sportsman of the Year
Finalists: Scott Basalaj (Football); Tim Robertson (Orienteering); Jonathan Barnett (Squash)
WINNER: TIM ROBERTSON (ORIENTEERING)
WINNER: TIM ROBERTSON (ORIENTEERING)
Hutt Valley DHB Young Sportswoman of the Year
Finalists: Briar Palmer (Football); Rebecca Barnett (Squash); Danica Ferriso (Softball); Julianne Alvarez (Golf)
WINNER: DANICA FERRISO (SOFTBALL)
WINNER: DANICA FERRISO (SOFTBALL)
Tui Sportsman of the Year
Finalists: Peter Taylor (Rowing); Rhys Casley (Softball); Tyson Byrnes (Softball)
WINNER: RHYS CASLEY (SOFTBALL)
WINNER: RHYS CASLEY (SOFTBALL)
WHK Sportswoman of the Year
Finalists: Julianne Alvarez (Golf); Aniwaka Roberts (Hockey); Erin-Monique Shelton (Rowing); Victoria Taylor (Running)
JOINT WINNERS: ANIWAKA ROBERTS (HOCKEY) & VICTORIA TAYLOR (RUNNING)
JOINT WINNERS: ANIWAKA ROBERTS (HOCKEY) & VICTORIA TAYLOR (RUNNING)
Pak n Save Petone Coach of the Year
Finalists: Axel Dickinsen (Rowing); Darryl Marino (Rugby League); Brendan McIntyre (Football)
WINNER: DARRYL MARINO (RUGBY LEAGUE)
WINNER: DARRYL MARINO (RUGBY LEAGUE)
Also announced on the evening was an inductee to the "Legends of Hutt City Sport"
Hutt News Sporting Legend
WINNER: NAOMI SHAW (SOFTBALL)
