Halberg Awards

The Halberg Awards are a set of awards, given annually since 1949, recognising New Zealand's top sporting achievements. They are named for New Zealand former middle-distance runner and Olympic gold medalist Sir Murray Halberg. The initial award was handed out in 1949, and continued until 1960 under the auspices of the NZ Sportsman magazine. Since 1963, the awards have been organised by the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation, and the number of award categories has grown to eight.

History

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The annual award was started in 1949 by NZ Sportsman magazine founders Maurice O’Connor and Jack Fairbairn. The award was designed by them and bought from Walker and Hall for £195 NZ. The original inscription on the trophy was Fairburn and O’Connors words: "The New Zealand Sportsman's Trophy to be awarded annually to the New Zealand athlete whose personal performances or example, has had the most beneficial effect on the advancement of sport in the country". Awarding of the New Zealand Sportsman's Trophy ceased along with publication of NZ Sportsman in 1960.

After a two-year hiatus, Murray Halberg revived the event in 1963 through the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation.[1] The rules were altered in 1971 to allow teams to win the award, which that year went to the New Zealand eight.[2]

The Awards are presented at a dinner which traditionally rotates between the New Zealand cities of Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, and which in recent years has been broadcast live on television. Over time, the award was expanded to include New Zealand Sportswoman of the year, New Zealand Team of the year, Sky Sport Coach of the year, Emerging Talent and Halberg Disability Sport Foundation Disabled Sportsperson of the Year awards, as well as the Lion Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award and an award for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment. The award was eventually renamed in Murray Halberg's honour, and since then the supreme award has been known as the Halberg award.

The Awards help the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation to raise funds, which are then used to enhance the lives of physically disabled young people, their families and communities, by enabling them to participate in sport.

The awards for 2019 were held on 13 February 2020, prior to COVID-19 pandemic halting large events.[3] With international sporting events during 2020 affected by COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided to award a decade championship at the 2021 ceremony. The previous winners between 2010 and 2019 across the eight award categories are eligible.[4] The decade awards were scheduled for 18 February 2021 to be held in Auckland. After the Auckland region went to COVID-19 Level 3 on 15 February 2021, the Halberg Awards were postponed.[5] The 59th awards were held on February 23 2022 with audience restrictions because of the COVID-19 red alert level.[6]

Winners

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Supreme Award

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The annual award was started in 1949 by NZ Sportsman magazine founders Jack Fairburn and Maurice O’Connor to be awarded annually to the New Zealand athlete whose personal performances or example have had the most beneficial effect on the advancement of sport in New Zealand, as selected by a team of national sporting journalists. The title was "Sportsman of the Year Award" which was awarded annually until 1960 and was discontinued until 1963 when a charity set up by the 1958 winner, Murray Halberg, continued the event from 1963 onwards. The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation renamed the award in 1987 to the Halberg Award, and started having gender-specific awards, introducing the Supreme Award as a new category chosen from all other award categories.[1]

Hence, the table below shows the (gender-neutral) Sportsman of the Year Award winners as determined by NZ Sportsman (1949–1960), the Sportsman of the Year Award winners as determined by the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation (1963–1986), and the Halberg Award from 1987 onwards.[1]

YearNameSport
1949Bert SutcliffeCricket
1950Yvette WilliamsAthletics
1951Ron JardenRugby
1952Yvette WilliamsAthletics
1953Barry BrownBoxing
1954Bob CharlesGolf
1955John ReidCricket
1956Norman ReadAthletics
1957Philippa GouldSwimming
1958Murray HalbergAthletics
1959Don ClarkeRugby
1960Peter SnellAthletics
1961No award
1962
1963Bob CharlesGolf
1964Peter SnellAthletics
1965Wilson WhinerayRugby
1966Roy WilliamsAthletics
1967Denny HulmeMotorsport
1968Mike RyanAthletics
1969Chris BouzaidSailing
1970Harry KentCycling
1971New Zealand rowing eightRowing
1972New Zealand rowing eightRowing
1973Glenn TurnerCricket
1974Dick TaylerAthletics
1975John WalkerAthletics
1976John WalkerAthletics
1977Ivan MaugerMotorsport
1978Gary HurringSwimming
1979Ivan MaugerMotorsport
1980Richard HadleeCricket
1981Allison RoeAthletics
1982New Zealand rowing eightRowing
1983Chris LewisTennis
1984Ian FergusonCanoeing
1985Susan DevoySquash
1986Richard HadleeCricket
1987All BlacksRugby
1988Mark ToddEquestrian
1989Erin BakerTriathlon
1990Peter BlakeSailing
1991Philippa BakerRowing
1992Annelise CobergerAlpine skiing
1993Eisenhower Trophy TeamGolf
1994Philippa Baker & Brenda LawsonRowing
1995Team New ZealandSailing
1996Danyon LoaderSwimming
1997Beatrice FaumuinaAthletics
1998Rob WaddellRowing
1999Rob WaddellRowing
2000Rob WaddellRowing
2001Caroline & Georgina Evers-SwindellRowing
2002Tall BlacksBasketball
2003Silver FernsNetball
2004Sarah UlmerCycling
2005Michael CampbellGolf
2006Mahé DrysdaleRowing
2007Valerie ViliAthletics
2008Valerie ViliAthletics
2009Valerie ViliAthletics
2010All WhitesFootball
2011All BlacksRugby
2012Hamish Bond & Eric MurrayRowing
2013Lydia KoGolf
2014Hamish Bond & Eric MurrayRowing
2015All BlacksRugby
2016Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2017Team New ZealandYachting
2018Tom WalshAthletics
2019Silver FernsNetball
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2022Zoi Sadowski-SynnottSnowboarding
2023Lisa CarringtonCanoeing

Sportsman of the Year

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YearNameSport
1987Richard HadleeCricket
1988Mark ToddEquestrian
1989Richard HadleeCricket
1990Peter BlakeYachting
1991Martin CroweCricket
1992Danyon LoaderSwimming
1993Phil TataurangiGolf
1994Danyon LoaderSwimming
1995Jonah LomuRugby
1996Danyon LoaderSwimming
1997Jeff WilsonRugby
1998Rob WaddellRowing
1999Rob WaddellRowing
2000Rob WaddellRowing
2001Cameron BrownTriathlon
2002Craig PerksGolf
2003Ben FouhyCanoeing
2004Hamish CarterTriathlon
2005Michael CampbellGolf
2006Mahé DrysdaleRowing
2007Mahé DrysdaleRowing
2008Scott DixonMotorsport
2009Mahé DrysdaleRowing
2010Richie McCawRugby
2011Richie McCawRugby
2012Mahé DrysdaleRowing
2013Scott DixonMotorsport
2014Brendon McCullumCricket
2015Kane WilliamsonCricket
2016Mahé DrysdaleRowing
2017Tom WalshAthletics
2018Tom WalshAthletics
2019Israel AdesanyaMixed martial arts
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Kane WilliamsonCricket
2022Nico PorteousFreeskiing
2023Aaron GateCycling

Sportswoman of the Year

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YearNameSport
1987Susan DevoySquash
1988Susan DevoySquash
1989Erin BakerTriathlon
1990Karen HollidayCycling
1991Phillippa BakerRowing
1992Annelise CobergerAlpine Skiing
1993Susan DevoySquash
1994Sarah UlmerCycling
1995Marnie McGuireGolf
1996Barbara KendallSailing
1997Beatrice FaumuinaAthletics
1998Barbara KendallSailing
1999Barbara KendallSailing
2000Leilani JoyceSquash
2001Melissa MoonAthletics
2002Barbara KendallSailing
2003Irene van DykNetball
2004Sarah UlmerCycling
2005Kate McIlroyAthletics
2006Valerie ViliAthletics
2007Valerie ViliAthletics
2008Valerie ViliAthletics
2009Valerie ViliAthletics
2010Valerie AdamsAthletics
2011Valerie AdamsAthletics
2012Valerie AdamsAthletics
2013Lydia KoGolf
2014Lydia KoGolf
2015Lydia KoGolf
2016Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2017Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2018Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2019Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Lisa CarringtonCanoeing
2022Zoi Sadowski-SynnottSnowboarding
2023Lisa CarringtonCanoeing

Team of the Year

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YearNameSport
1987All BlacksRugby
1988Paul MacDonald & Ian FergusonCanoeing
1989New Zealand national netball teamNetball
1990Steinlager CrewYachting
1991Eisenhower Trophy TeamGolf
1992Auckland rugby union teamRugby
1993Eisenhower Trophy TeamGolf
1994Philippa Baker & Brenda LawsonRowing
1995Team New ZealandYachting
1996All BlacksRugby
1997All BlacksRugby
1998Equestrian Eventing TeamEquestrian
1999Black CapsCricket
2000Team New ZealandSailing
2001Caroline & Georgina Evers-SwindellRowing
2002Caroline & Georgina Evers-SwindellRowing
2003Silver FernsNetball
2004Caroline & Georgina Evers-SwindellRowing
2005George Bridgewater & Nathan TwaddleRowing
2006All BlacksRugby
2007Men's coxless fourRowing
2008Caroline & Georgina Evers-SwindellRowing
2009Hamish Bond & Eric MurrayRowing
2010All WhitesFootball
2011All BlacksRugby
2012Hamish Bond & Eric MurrayRowing
2013All BlacksRugby
2014Hamish Bond & Eric MurrayRowing
2015All BlacksRugby
2016Peter Burling & Blair TukeSailing
2017Team New ZealandYachting
2018Black Ferns SevensRugby
2019Silver FernsNetball
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Black CapsCricket
2022Black FernsRugby
2023Black Ferns SevensRugby

Para Athlete or Team of the Year

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YearNameSport
2011Sophie PascoeSwimming
2012Sophie PascoeSwimming
2013Sophie PascoeSwimming
2014Mary FisherSwimming
2015Sophie PascoeSwimming
2016Liam MaloneAthletics
2017Sophie PascoeSwimming
2018Adam HallAlpine skiing
2019Sophie PascoeSwimming
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Sophie PascoeSwimming
2022Corey PetersSkiing
2023Cameron LeslieSwimming and wheelchair rugby

Coach of the Year

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YearNameSport
1987Brian LochoreRugby
1988Lois MuirNetball
1989Lyn ParkerNetball
1990Ron CheatleyCycling
1991Graham LoweRugby league
1992Duncan LaingSwimming
1993Grant ClementsGolf
1994not awarded
1995not awarded
1996Duncan LaingSwimming
1997Les MillsAthletics
1998Ron CheatleyCycling
1999Dick TonksRowing
2000Don TrickerSoftball
2001Tab BaldwinBasketball
2002Tab BaldwinBasketball
2003Ruth AitkenNetball
2004Dick TonksRowing
2005Dick TonksRowing
2006Graham HenryRugby
2007Kirsten HellierAthletics
2008Kirsten HellierAthletics
2009Dick TonksRowing
2010Ricki HerbertFootball
2011Graham HenryRugby
2012Dick TonksRowing
2013Steve HansenRugby
2014Anthony PedenCycling
2015Steve HansenRugby
2016Gordon WalkerCanoeing
2017Gordon WalkerCanoeing
2018Gordon WalkerCanoeing
2019Noeline TauruaNetball
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Gordon WalkerCanoeing
2022Wayne SmithRugby
2023Gordon WalkerCanoeing

Emerging Talent Award

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YearNameSport
2006Rebecca SpenceDuathlon & cycling
2007Emma TwiggRowing
2008Jossi WellsSkiing
2009Sam WebsterCycling
2010Gareth KeanSwimming
2011Jacko GillAthletics
2012Lydia KoGolf
2013Gabrielle Fa'amausiliSwimming
2014Regan GoughCycling
2015Eliza McCartneyAthletics
2016Campbell StewartCycling
2017Ellesse AndrewsCycling
2018Maddi WescheAthletics
2019Alice RobinsonAlpine skiing
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Erika FairweatherSwimming
2022Gustav LegnavskyFreeskiing
2023Julian DavidSport climbing

Favourite Sporting Moment

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The Favourite Sporting Moment is decided by a public vote, unlike the other awards which are decided by a judging panel.

YearEvent
2011Full-time whistle of the 2011 Rugby World Cup final; New Zealand All Blacks winning 8–7 over France
2012Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan in the men's double sculls win New Zealand's first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics
2013The Black Sox winning the Softball World Championship
2014Brendon McCullum scores a record 302 runs in the second test match against India
2015Grant Elliott hits a six off the second-to-last ball to put the Black Caps into the 2015 Cricket World Cup final
2016Eliza McCartney equals her national record to win the bronze medal in the Olympic women's pole vault.
2017Mitch Hunt drops a stunning last minute drop goal securing the win for the Crusaders during the Super Rugby season.
2018Anna Leat scores the final goal in the penalty shootout against Japan at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2019Silver Ferns win the 2019 Netball World Cup against Australia
2020not awarded (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021Emma Twigg’s Olympic gold win in the single sculls
2022Black Ferns win the final lineout of the game against the throw, 5 metres from their try-line, winning the World Cup
2023New Zealand Warriors claim a remarkable 32–30 victory over the Sharks having trailed 2–0 just 18 minutes into the game

Category finalists and winners

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Category winners are in bold

2020s

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2023

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The finalists were announced on 10 January 2024, except for the favourite sporting moment, for which the finalists were announced six days later.[7][8] The winners were announced on 14 February 2024.[9]

Supreme AwardLisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Sportsman of the YearAaron Gate (cycling)
Ardie Savea (rugby union)
Paul Coll (squash)
Ryan Fox (golf)
Shane van Gisbergen (motorsport)
Sportswoman of the YearCourtney Duncan (motocross)
Ellesse Andrews (cycling)
Erika Fairweather (swimming)
Lisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (snowboarding)
Para Athlete or Team of the YearAnna Taylor (cyclist) (cycling)
Cameron Leslie (swimming and wheelchair rugby)
Danielle Aitchison (athletics)
Lisa Adams (athletics)
Nicole Murray (cycling)
Team of the YearBlack Ferns Sevens (rugby sevens)
All Blacks (rugby union)
All Black Sevens (rugby sevens)
New Zealand Warriors (rugby league)
Women’s K4 500m (canoe racing)
Coach of the YearCorey Sweeney (rugby sevens)
Gordon Walker (canoe racing)
Sean Thompson (snowboarding)
Ian Foster (rugby union)
Lars Humer (swimming)
Emerging Talent AwardErice Van Leuven (mountain biking)
Julian David (sport climbing)
Lucia Georgalli (snow sports)
Milly Clegg (football)
Tara Vaughan (canoe racing)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Leadership AwardWayne Smith
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)

2022

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The finalists were announced on 11 January 2023, except for the favourite sporting moment, for which the finalists were announced six days later.[10][11] The winners were announced on 15 February 2023.[12]

Supreme AwardZoi Sadowski-Synnott (snowboarding)
Sportsman of the YearAaron Gate (cycling)
Dylan Schmidt (trampoline)
Nico Porteous (freeskiing)
Paul Coll (squash)
Shane van Gisbergen (motorsport)
Sportswoman of the YearEllesse Andrews (cycling)
Lisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Lydia Ko (golf)
Ruahei Demant (rugby union)
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (snowboarding)
Para Athlete or Team of the YearAdam Hall (skiing)
Cameron Leslie (swimming)
Corey Peters (skiing)
Nicole Murray (cycling)
Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Team of the YearBlack Ferns (rugby union)
Joelle King and Amanda Landers-Murphy (squash)
Joelle King and Paul Coll (squash)
Kerri Williams and Grace Prendergast (rowing)
New Zealand Eventing Team (equestrian)
Coach of the YearCraig Palmer (cycling)
Gordon Walker (canoe racing)
Sean Thompson (snowboarding)
Tommy Pyatt (freeskiing)
Wayne Smith (rugby union)
Emerging Talent AwardCameron Gray (swimming)
Gustav Legnavsky (freeski halfpipe)
Jenna Hastings (cycling)
Joshua Willmer (swimming)
Tara Vaughan (canoe racing)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Leadership AwardSarah Hirini
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)
  • Ajaz Patel becomes third bowler in test cricket history to take all 10 wickets in an innings
  • Corey Peters wins his second medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics in less than 24 hours – a silver in the super G event
  • Aaron Gate after winning his third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, son Axel joined Aaron for a victory lap on the winning bike
  • Imogen Ayris claims bronze at the Commonwealth Games in the women’s pole vault all while having a fractured foot
  • Sam Tanner after finishing 6th in the Commonwealth Games men's 1500m final, Sam declared himself the “happiest 6th place getter ever”
  • Paul Coll and Joelle King celebrating their doubles win Coll gave King a celebratory hug and in doing so their eye protection visors clashed giving King a black eye
  • Shane van Gisbergen wins the 2022 Bathurst 1000
  • Ryan Fox wins the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by one shot
  • Black Ferns win the final lineout of the game against the throw, 5 metres from their try-line, winning the World Cup
  • Ruby Tui sing-along with the crowd after winning the Rugby World Cup 2022

2021

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The finalists were announced on 12 January 2022, except for the favourite sporting moment, for which the finalists were announced two days later, and cover achievements in both 2020 and 2021. The winners were announced on 23 February 2022.[13][14]

Supreme AwardLisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Sportsman of the YearHamish Bond (rowing)
Paul Coll (squash)
Scott Dixon (motorsport)
Kane Williamson (cricket)
Sportswoman of the YearLisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Courtney Duncan (motocross)
Sarah Hirini (sevens)
Lydia Ko (golf)
Emma Twigg (rowing)
Para Athlete or Team of the YearLisa Adams (athletics)
Anna Grimaldi (athletics)
Tupou Neiufi (swimming)
Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Holly Robinson (athletics)
Team of the YearBlack Caps (cricket)
Team New Zealand (sailing)
Men's eight (rowing)
Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast (rowing)
Coach of the YearAllan Bunting and Cory Sweeney (sevens)
Gary Stead (cricket)
Tony O'Connor (rowing)
Gordon Walker (canoe racing)
Emerging Talent AwardConnor Bell (athletics)
Cool Wakushima (snowboarding)
Erika Fairweather (swimming)
Grace Nweke (netball)
Marko Stamenic (football)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Leadership AwardKereyn Smith
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)
  • Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous win gold on the same day at the FIS World Championships in Aspen
  • Team New Zealand's dramatic race eight of the 36th America’s Cup final to beat Luna Rossa
  • Ross Taylor hits the winning runs to secure the inaugural ICC World Test Cricket Championship for New Zealand
  • Rowing men’s eight win gold at the Tokyo Olympics
  • Black Ferns Sevens win gold at the Tokyo Olympics
  • Emma Twigg wins gold in the women’s Olympic single sculls at Tokyo on her fourth attempt
  • Hayden Wilde wins bronze and gives an emotional interview to kick off the New Zealand Olympic medal run at the Tokyo Olympics
  • Ruby Tui gives an entertaining post-match interview seen around the world, following the Black Ferns Sevens’ win against ROC
  • Dylan Schmidt wins bronze to claim New Zealand’s first ever gymnastics medal at the Tokyo Olympics
  • Lisa Carrington paddles to victory at Tokyo in the K1 500m to become the country's most successful Olympian

2020

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The 2020 awards were deferred because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with performances during 2020 eligible for inclusion in the 2021 Halberg Awards.[15]

2010s

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The winners for the decade awards were announced on 24 March 2021.[16]

Decade ChampionHamish Bond and Eric Murray (rowing)
Sportsman of the DecadeRichie McCaw (rugby)
Sportswoman of the DecadeLisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Para Athlete of the DecadeSophie Pascoe (Para swimming)
Team of the DecadeHamish Bond and Eric Murray (rowing)
Coach of the DecadeGordon Walker (canoe racing)
Emerging Talent Athlete of the DecadeLydia Ko (golf)
Leadership AwardJohanna Wood (football)
Favourite Sporting Moment of the Decade (public vote)Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan in the men's double sculls win New Zealand's first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics

2019

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The finalists were announced on 14 January 2020 except for the favourite sporting moment, which was announced on 16 January.[17][18] The awards ceremony was held on 13 February at the Spark Arena in Auckland.[19]

Supreme AwardSilver Ferns (netball)
Sportsman of the YearIsrael Adesanya (mixed martial arts)
Tom Walsh (athletics)
Scott McLaughlin (motorsport)
Kane Williamson (cricket)
Sportswoman of the YearLisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Courtney Duncan (motocross)
Laura Langman (netball)
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (snowboarding)
Para Athlete or Team of the YearSophie Pascoe (swimming)
Lisa Adams (athletics)
Emma Foy and Hannah van Kampen (cycling)
Cameron Leslie (swimming, wheelchair rugby)
Team of the YearSilver Ferns (netball)
Black Ferns Sevens (rugby union)
Women's eight (rowing)
Brooke Donoghue and Olivia Loe (rowing)
Coach of the YearNoeline Taurua (netball)
Eugene Bareman (mixed martial arts)
Roly Crichton (swimming)
Gary Hay (rowing)
Gordon Walker (canoe racing)
Emerging Talent AwardAlice Robinson (ski racing)
Erika Fairweather (swimming)
Seb Menzies and Blake McGlashan (yachting)
Laurence Pithie (cycling)
Lifetime Achievement AwardYvonne Willering (netball)
Leadership AwardNoeline Taurua
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wins New Zealand’s first ever snowboard FIS World Championships gold medal
Lisa Adams breaks world record to win shot put gold at World Para Athletics Championships
Silver Ferns winning Netball World Cup
Martin Guptill throw to run out M.S Dhoni to get New Zealand into the Cricket World Cup final
The Blackcaps super over against England in the Cricket World Cup final
Women’s eight winning gold at the World Rowing Championships
Israel Adesanya winning UFC middleweight title
Scott McLaughlin winning Bathurst
Alice Robinson winning World Cup season opening giant slalom race
TJ Perenara try against Namibia in Rugby World Cup

2018

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The finalists were announced on 10 January 2019, with the awards ceremony being held on 21 February.[20]

Supreme AwardTom Walsh (athletics)
Sportsman of the YearTom Walsh (athletics)
Scott Dixon (motorsport)
Scott McLaughlin (motorsport)
Nico Porteous (freeskiing)
Sportswoman of the YearLisa Carrington (canoe racing)
Joelle King (squash)
Jonelle Price (equestrian)
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (snowboarding)
Para Athlete or Team of the YearAdam Hall (alpine skiing)
Scott Martlew (canoe racing)
Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Corey Peters (alpine skiing)
Team of the YearBlack Ferns Sevens (rugby union)
All Blacks Sevens (rugby union)
Black Sticks Women (hockey)
Women's under-17 football team (football)
Women's kayaking team (canoe racing)
Coach of the YearLeon Birnie (football)
Allan Bunting (rugby union)
Clark Laidlaw (rugby union)
Joe Schmidt (rugby union)
Gordon Walker (canoe racing)
Emerging Talent AwardMaddi Wesche (athletics)
Josh Armit (yachting)
Lewis Clareburt (swimming)
Amelia Kerr (cricket)
Anna Leat (football)
Lifetime Achievement AwardBarry Hunt (athletics)
Leadership AwardFarah Palmer
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)Nico Porteous and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott medal at the Winter Olympic Games within two hours of each other
David Liti breaks a Commonwealth record and wins gold in the men’s 105 kg+ weightlifting division at the Commonwealth Games
Kelly Brazier scoring a long range solo try in extra time to secure gold for the Black Ferns Sevens against Australia at the Commonwealth Games
Black Sticks Women's penalty shoot-out win over Olympic champions England in the semi-final at the Commonwealth Games
Amelia Kerr blasts a record-breaking 232 not out against Ireland for the White Ferns, achieving the highest score in women’s ODIs
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck receiving an impromptu haka after winning the Dally M Player of the Year
Auckland Rugby win the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final after a dramatic finish in extra time against Canterbury
Black Caps win the first test against Pakistan by four runs
Anna Leat's successful penalty shootout against Japan, leading New Zealand into the semifinal of the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup

2017

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The finalists were announced on 11 January 2018, with the awards ceremony being held on 8 February.[21]

Supreme AwardEmirates Team New Zealand (yachting)
Sportsman of the YearBeauden Barrett (rugby union); Brendon Hartley (motorsport); Ross Taylor (cricket); Tom Walsh (athletics)
Sportswoman of the YearLisa Carrington (canoe racing); Sarah Goss (rugby union); Lydia Ko (golf); Portia Woodman (rugby union)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearCorey Peters (alpine skiing); Holly Robinson (athletics); Sophie Pascoe (swimming); William Stedman (athletics)
Team of the YearBlack Ferns (rugby union); Black Sox (softball); Emirates Team New Zealand (yachting); Women's K2 – Lisa Carrington & Caitlin Ryan (canoe racing).
Coach of the YearGary Hay (rowing); Glenn Moore (rugby union); Gordon Walker (canoe racing); Mark Sorenson (softball)
Emerging Talent AwardEllesse Andrews (cycling); Josh Armit (yachting), Matt Macdonald (rowing); Nico Porteous (freestyle skiing)
Lifetime Achievement AwardMorrie Chandler (motorsport)
Leadership AwardSteve Hansen
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)Martin Guptill smashes 11 sixes to give the Black Caps a seven-wicket ODI win.
Mitchell Hunt drops a stunning last minute drop goal securing the win for the Crusaders during the Super Rugby season.
Michael Venus wins the French Open men's doubles final to become the first New Zealand male Grand Slam champion since 1974.
Black Ferns Sevens win the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series.
Emirates Team New Zealand win the America's Cup.
Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber win the Le Mans 24-hour race.
Black Sox win the World Softball Championships title for the seventh time.
Tom Walsh wins the shot put gold medal to become the first New Zealand male to win an IAAF track and field championship.
Black Ferns win the Women's Rugby World Cup for the fifth time.
Lisa Carrington wins the K1 200m gold medal for the fifth time at the World Canoe Sprint Championships.
Ross Taylor achieves a record equalling 17 test centuries with the Blackcaps in the second test against the West Indies.

2016

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The finalists were announced on 11 January 2017[22] and the awards ceremony was held on 9 February.[23]

Supreme AwardLisa Carrington (canoeing)
Sportsman of the YearJoseph Parker (boxing); Mahé Drysdale (rowing); Nick Willis (athletics); Tom Walsh (athletics)
Sportswoman of the YearLisa Carrington (canoeing); Luuka Jones (canoeing); Lydia Ko (golf); Valerie Adams (athletics)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearAnna Grimaldi (athletics); Mary Fisher (swimming); Liam Malone (athletics); Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Team of the YearWomen's 470 class – Jo Aleh & Polly Powrie (sailing); Men's pair – Hamish Bond & Eric Murray (rowing); Men's 49er class – Peter Burling & Blair Tuke (sailing); Men's team sprint – Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell & Sam Webster (cycling)
Coach of the YearSteve Hansen (rugby union); Jeremy McColl (athletics); Gordon Walker (canoeing); Hamish Willcox (sailing)
Emerging Talent AwardFinn Bilous (snow sports); Dylan Schmidt (trampoline); Campbell Stewart (cycling); Maynard Peel (cycling BMX)
Lifetime Achievement AwardMyra Larcombe (swimming)
Leadership AwardSophie Pascoe
Favourite Sporting Moment (public vote)Brendon McCullum scores a world record century in 54 balls during his final test for the Black Caps;
Luuka Jones wins the New Zealand's first ever canoe slalom medal, with a silver in the women's K-1;
Mahé Drysdale defends his single sculls Olympic gold medal in a photo finish;
Lisa Carrington becomes the first New Zealand female to win two medals at the same Olympic Games;
Eliza McCartney winning the bronze medal in the Olympic women's pole vault;
Nikki Hamblin and American Abbey D'Agostino helping each other to their feet mid-race in the Olympic women's 5000 metres heat;
Liam Malone wins two golds and a silver in the men's T43/44 sprint event at his first Paralympic Games;
All Blacks set a new record of 18 consecutive test wins;
Shane van Gisbergen becomes the first New Zealander in 25 years to win the V8 Supercars championship;
Joseph Parker claims the WBO World Heavyweight Championship Belt.

2015

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The finalists for the 2015 awards were announced on 14 January 2016,[24] and the awards ceremony was held on 18 February.[25]

Supreme AwardAll Blacks (rugby union)
Sportsman of the YearDan Carter (rugby union); Scott Dixon (motorsport); Danny Lee (golf); Kane Williamson (cricket)
Sportswoman of the YearLauren Boyle (swimming); Lisa Carrington (canoeing); Lydia Ko (golf); Linda Villumsen (cycling)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearNikita Howarth (swimming); Michael Johnson (shooting); Sophie Pascoe (swimming); Corey Peters (skiing)
Team of the YearAll Blacks (rugby union); Black Caps (cricket); Men's pair – Hamish Bond & Eric Murray (rowing); Men's 49er class – Peter Burling, Blair Tuke (sailing)
Coach of the YearSteve Hansen (rugby union); Mike Hesson (cricket); Gordon Walker (canoeing); Hamish Willcox (sailing)
Emerging Talent AwardEliza McCartney (athletics); Dylan Schmidt (trampoline); Campbell Stewart (cycling); Tai Wynyard (basketball)
Lifetime Achievement AwardAshley Taylor (athletics)
Leadership AwardBrendon McCullum

2014

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The finalists were announced on 7 January 2015. The winners were announced at the awards ceremony on 11 February 2015.[26]

Supreme AwardMen's pair – Hamish Bond & Eric Murray (rowing)
Sportsman of the YearSteven Adams (basketball); Richie McCaw (rugby union); Brendon McCullum (cricket); Brodie Retallick (rugby union); Sam Webster (cycling)
Sportswoman of the YearValerie Adams (athletics); Lisa Carrington (canoeing); Lydia Ko (golf); Emma Twigg (rowing)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearMary Fisher (swimming); Emma Foy and Laura Fairweather (cycling); Sophie Pascoe (swimming); Corey Peters (skiing)
Team of the YearAuckland City FC (football); Kiwis (rugby league); Men's pair – Hamish Bond & Eric Murray (rowing); Men's team sprint – Ethan Mitchell, Eddie Dawkins, Sam Webster (cycling); Men's 49er class – Peter Burling, Blair Tuke (sailing)
Coach of the YearSteve Hansen (rugby union); Gary Hay (rowing); Stephen Kearney (rugby league); Anthony Peden (cycling); Gordon Walker (canoeing)
Emerging Talent AwardSam Gaze (mountain biking); Regan Gough (cycling); Zoe McBride (rowing); Eliza McCartney (athletics)
Lifetime Achievement AwardDawn Jones (netball)
Leadership AwardBarbara Kendall

2013

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The winners were announced at the awards ceremony on 13 February 2014 at Vector Arena, Auckland.[27]

Supreme AwardLydia Ko (golf)
Sportsman of the YearScott Dixon (motorsport), Aaron Gate (track cycling), Andrew Nicholson (equestrian), Kieran Read (rugby)
Sportswoman of the YearValerie Adams (athletics), Lauren Boyle (swimming), Lisa Carrington (canoeing), Lydia Ko (golf)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearMary Fisher (swimming), Michael Johnson (shooting), David Monk (bowling), Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Team of the YearJo Aleh/Polly Powrie (sailing), All Blacks (rugby), Black Sox (softball), Hamish Bond/Eric Murray (rowing), Peter Burling/Blair Tuke (yachting)
Coach of the YearNathan Handley (yachting), Steve Hansen (rugby), Eddie Kohlhase (softball), Guy Wilson (golf)
Emerging Talent AwardGabrielle Fa'amausili (swimming), Jake Lewis (motorcycling), Tom Murray (rowing), Ella Williams (surfing)
Lifetime Achievement AwardGraham Sycamore (cycling)
Leadership AwardRichie McCaw

2012

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The finalists for the 2012 Halberg Awards were announced on 31 December 2012.[28][29] The winners were announced at the awards ceremony on 14 February 2013 at Vector Arena, Auckland.[30][31]

Supreme AwardHamish Bond/Eric Murray (rowing)
Sportsman of the YearMahé Drysdale (rowing), Richie McCaw (rugby), Andrew Nicholson (equestrian), Simon van Velthooven (cycling)
Sportswoman of the YearValerie Adams (athletics), Lisa Carrington (canoeing), Lydia Ko (golf), Sarah Walker (BMX)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearMary Fisher (swimming), Phillipa Gray (cycling), Cameron Leslie (swimming), Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Team of the YearJo Aleh/Polly Powrie (sailing), All Blacks (rugby), Hamish Bond/Eric Murray (rowing), Peter Burling/Blair Tuke (sailing), Nathan Cohen/Joseph Sullivan (rowing)
Coach of the YearCalvin Ferguson (rowing), Nathan Handley (sailing), Richard Tonks (rowing), Gordon Walker (canoeing)
Emerging Talent AwardAnton Cooper (mountain biking), Dylan Kennett (track cycling), Lydia Ko (golf), Andrew McKenzie (sailing)
Lifetime Achievement AwardArthur Eustace (athletics)
Leadership AwardSir John Wells

2011

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Supreme AwardAll Blacks (rugby)
Sportsman of the YearMahé Drysdale (rowing), Jerome Kaino (rugby), Richie McCaw (rugby), Mark Todd (equestrian)
Sportswoman of the YearValerie Adams (athletics), Lisa Carrington (canoeing), Jo Edwards (bowls), Andrea Hewitt (triathlon)
Disabled Sportsperson of the YearMichael Johnson (shooting), Jayne Parsons (cycling), Sophie Pascoe (swimming), Daniel Sharp (swimming)
Team of the YearAll Blacks (rugby), Men's double scull (rowing), Men's pair (rowing), Women's pair (rowing)
Coach of the YearDayle Cheatley (cycling), Sir Graham Henry (rugby), Gordon Tietjens (rugby), Richard Tonks (rowing)
Emerging Talent AwardJacko Gill (athletics), Shaun Johnson (rugby league), Sam Meech (yachting), Byron Wells (freestyle skiing)
Lifetime Achievement AwardBruce Cameron
Leadership AwardSir Murray Halberg

2010

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Supreme AwardAll Whites (football)
Sportsman of the YearRichie McCaw (rugby), Benji Marshall (rugby league), Ryan Nelsen (football), Jossi Wells (X Games)
Sportswoman of the YearValerie Adams (athletics), Nikki Hamblin (athletics), Joelle King (squash), Alison Shanks (cycling), Casey Williams (netball)
Team of the YearAll Blacks (rugby), All Whites (football), Kiwis (rugby league), Eric Murray and Hamish Bond (rowing), Silver Ferns (netball)
Coach of the YearGraham Henry (rugby), Ricki Herbert (football), Stephen Kearney (rugby league), Gordon Tietjens (rugby)
Emerging Talent AwardGareth Kean (swimming), Jacko Gill (athletics), Julia Edward (rowing), Tyler Bleyendaal (rugby)
Leadership AwardJock Hobbs

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Decade Champion Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell (rowing)[32]

2009

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Supreme AwardValerie Vili (athletics)[32]
Sportsman of the YearScott Dixon (motor sport), Mahé Drysdale (rowing), Duncan Grant (rowing), Richie McCaw (rugby union), Daniel Vettori (cricket)
Sportswoman of the YearSophie Pascoe (swimming), Alison Shanks (cycling), Valerie Vili (athletics), Sarah Walker (BMX cycling)
Team of the YearAll Whites (football), Men's lightweight double scull (rowing), Men's senior pair (rowing), Women's 420 (sailing)
Coach of the YearTim Carswell (cycling), Ricki Herbert (football), Kirsten Hellier (athletics), Richard Tonks (rowing)
Emerging Talent AwardAaron Cruden (rugby union), Sam Meech (yachting), Robbie Manson (rowing), Sam Webster (cycling)
Lifetime Achievement AwardKenny Smith
Leadership AwardJohn Anderson

2008

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Supreme AwardValerie Vili (athletics)
Sportsman of the YearTom Ashley (wind surfing), Scott Dixon (motorsport), Hayden Roulston (cycling), Danny Lee (golf), Nick Willis (athletics)
Sportswoman of the YearSam Warriner (triathlon), Val Smith (bowls), Valerie Vili (athletics), Sophie Pascoe (swimming)
Team of the YearWomen's double scull (rowing), All Blacks (rugby union), Kiwis (rugby league), Men's Team Pursuit (cycling)
Coach of the YearStephen Kearney (Rugby League), Richard Tonks (rowing), Grant Beck (wind surfing), Kirsten Hellier (athletics)
Emerging Talent AwardGraham Oberlin-Brown (rowing), Chris Rahardja (Karate), Jossi Wells (Skiing), Paige Hareb (surfing)
Lifetime Achievement AwardRon Shakespeare
Leadership AwardSusie Simcock

2007

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Supreme AwardValerie Vili (athletics)[33]
Sportsman of the YearMahé Drysdale (rowing), Duncan Grant (rowing), Jonathan Wyatt (athletics), Brad Butterworth (yachting)
Sportswoman of the YearNicole Begg (in line skating), Katherine Prumm (motocross), Valerie Vili (athletics), Sarah Walker (BMX class cycling)
Team of the YearMen's coxless four (rowing), Women's Double Scull (rowing), Men's Pair (rowing), Emirates Team New Zealand (yachting)
Coach of the YearGordon Tietjens (Rugby union), Calvin Ferguson (rowing), Chris Nilsson (rowing), Kirsten Hellier (athletics)
Emerging Talent AwardEmma Twigg (rowing),[34] Danny Lee (golf), Eddie Dawkins (cycling), Brendon Hartley (motor sport)
Lifetime Achievement AwardMerv Wallace
Leadership AwardJohn Graham

2006

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Supreme AwardMahé Drysdale (rowing)[35]
Sportsman of the YearMahé Drysdale (rowing), Moss Burmester (swimming), Kalon Dobbin(speed Skating), Richie McCaw (rugby union), Nick Willis (athletics)
Sportswoman of the YearFarah Palmer (rugby union), Hannah McLean (swimming), Valerie Vili (athletics), Sam Warriner (triathlon)
Team of the YearAll Blacks (rugby union), Black Ferns (rugby union), Hamish Pepper and Carl Williams (yachting), Silver Ferns (netball)
Coach of the YearRuth Aitken (netball), Jan Cameron (swimming), Kirsten Hellier (athletics), Graham Henry (rugby union), Richard Tonks (rowing)
Emerging Talent AwardNathan Cohen (rowing), Graham Oberlin-Brown (rowing), Katherine Prumm (motorcycling), Rebecca Spence (multi-sport)
Lifetime Achievement AwardKen Elliot (golf)
Leadership AwardTana Umaga (rugby union)

2005

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Supreme AwardMichael Campbell (golf)
Sportsman of the YearMichael Campbell (golf), Daniel Carter (rugby union), Mahé Drysdale (rowing), Jonathan Wyatt (mountain running)
Sportswoman of the YearIrene van Dyk (netball), Kate McIlroy (mountain running), Valarie Vili (athletics), Sam Warriner (triathlon)
Team of the YearAll Blacks (rugby union), George Bridgewater & Nathan Twaddle (rowing men's pair), Caroline & Georgina Evers-Swindell (rowing women's double scull), Nicky Coles & Juliette Haigh (rowing women's pair)
Coach of the YearRuth Aitken (netball), Graham Henry (rugby union), Brian McClennan (rugby league), Richard Tonks (rowing)
Lifetime Achievement AwardFred Strachan (rowing)
Leadership AwardDon Rowlands (rowing)

2004

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Supreme AwardSarah Ulmer (cycling)
Sportsman of the YearHamish Carter (triathlon), Bevan Docherty (triathlon), Ben Fouhy (canoeing), Greg Henderson (cycling)
Sportswoman of the YearRachael Anderson (surf life saving), Angela McMillan (aerobics), Vanessa Quin (mountain biking), Sarah Ulmer (cycling)
Team of the YearBlack Sox (softball), Caroline & Georgina Evers-Swindell (rowing), Sharon Sims & Jo Edwards (bowls), New Zealand Sevens (rugby union)
Coach of the YearBrendon Cameron (cycling), Chris Pilone (triathlon), Dick Tonks (rowing), Don Tricker (softball)
Lifetime Achievement AwardHeather & Jeff Robson (tennis & badminton)
Leadership AwardSir Brian Lochore (rugby union)

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