1. Sportswoman of the yearThe female who has best excelled as an individual or in a team in one or more sports within the qualifying period.
2. Sportsman of the yearThe male who has best excelled as an individual or in a team in one or more sports within the qualifying period.
3. Team of the yearThe Team of two or more persons (club, representative or franchise) that has best excelled within the qualifying period.
4. Coach of the yearThe Coach with the most outstanding performance within the qualifying period.
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Our 2021 Legend inductee Niniwa Roberts with her whanāu facing the haka from her previous college, Wainuiomata High.
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5. Administrator/Volunteer of the year
The Administrator/Volunteer who made the most significant contribution to a club/association or sport within the qualifying period.
6. Young Sportsman of the year
The individual Sportsman under 19yrs of age on 14 April in the Award year who best excelled as an individual or in a team in one or more sports within the qualifying period (or at the discretion of the judging panel depending on the timing of the event)
7. Young Sportswoman of the year
The individual Sportswoman under 19yrs of age on 14 April in the Award year who best excelled as an individual or in a team in one or more sports within the qualifying period (or at the discretion of the judging panel depending on the timing of the event)
8. Young Sports Team of the Year
The Team of two or more persons (school, club, representative or franchise) under 19 years of age on 14 April in the Award Year who has best excelled within the qualifying period (or at the discretion of the judging panel depending on the timing of the event)
9. Young Volunteer of the year
The individual under 19yrs of age on 14 April in the Award year who best excelled as a Volunteer, Administrator, Official or Coach within the qualifying period (or at the discretion of the judging panel depending on the timing of the event)
10. Disabled/Special athlete of the year
The Disabled Athlete who has best excelled as an individual or in a team in one or more disabled sports (including all disabled sports, Para sport and Special Olympic sports) within the qualifying period.
11. Official of the year
The referee/umpire/judge who has made the most significant contribution to a sport within the qualifying period.
12. Media Contribution of the Year
The individual or team who has excelled in the promotion of Hutt Valley, National or International Sport through various media channels within the qualifying period.
13. Environmental & Sustainability
To a sports or recreational club or individual that enhances the taiao / environment through sustainable land and water management, addressing air quality, mitigating climate change, and promoting biodiversity within the qualifying period.
Overall Winner
Winner is determined from the 13 winners of each category.
Exceptional Service to Sport
An individual honoured for exceptional service to sport over an extensive period of time - Decided by the HVSA Judging Panel and endorsed by the HVSA committee.
Legend of Hutt Valley Sport
An individual honoured for 20 years or more of service to sport or excellence in sport – Decided by the HVSA Judging Panel and endorsed by the HVSA committee.
