Hutt Valley Sports Awards

28/05/2026

What a night celebrating the very best of Hutt Valley sport 🏆✨

Thank you again to everyone who attended the 2026 NZCIS Hutt Valley Sports Awards and helped make the evening so special.

From the award winners and finalists to the entertainment, sponsors, volunteers and supporters - it was an incredible celebration of our sporting community.

Event photos are now available here 👇

Thanks to BradyDyer.com for capturing the evening 📷

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27/05/2026

A huge thank you to the organisations whose support helped make the 2026 NZCIS Hutt Valley Sports Awards possible 🏆

After an incredible 16th year celebrating sport across Lower and Upper Hutt, we want to acknowledge the partners whose backing plays a huge role in bringing this event to life.

A special thank you to:
✨ NZCIS - NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport
✨ New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT)
✨ One Foundation Limited

Your support helps recognise and celebrate the athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials, clubs and community champions who make sport thrive across the Hutt Valley.

Events of this scale simply wouldn’t happen without the support of organisations committed to community sport and local people.

Thank you for being part of the journey and helping us celebrate Hutt Valley sporting excellence.

24/05/2026

What an incredible night celebrating sport in the Hutt Valley 🏆✨

A huge congratulations to all winners and finalists at the 2026 NZCIS - NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport Hutt Valley Sports Awards. The talent, dedication and passion on display across our sporting community was truly inspiring.

From athletes and teams to coaches, volunteers, officials and community leaders - thank you for everything you do to make sport thrive across Lower and Upper Hutt.

A special congratulations to our major award recipients:
🥊 Billy Graham MNZM – 2026 Sporting Legend
🌟 Chelsey Edwards – NZCIS Supreme Award

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, livestreamed, volunteered and helped make the evening such a success.

We’d also like to acknowledge our incredible sponsors and supporters. Events like this simply would not happen without your backing of community sport in the Hutt Valley.

Congratulations again to all of our 2026 winners:

🏅 Administrator / Volunteer of the Year – Mike Chan
🏅 Official of the Year – Heloise Simons
🏅 Young Sportsman of the Year – Tyrone Robinson
🏅 Young Sportswoman of the Year – Trinity Tauaneai
🏅 Young Volunteer of the Year – Sophia Turner
🏅 Young Sports Team of the Year – Upper Hutt Floorball Team
🏅 Media Contribution of the Year – Beyond the Dugout Livestream
🏅 Environment & Sustainability Award – Ulalei Sports Club Wainuiomata
🏅 Coach of the Year – Kiri Shaw
🏅 Disabled Special Athlete of the Year – Adrian Browne
🏅 Team of the Year – Hutt Old Boys Marist Rugby Club
🏅 Sportsman of the Year – Peter Lakai
🏅 Sportswoman of the Year – Chelsey Edwards

🏆 Exceptional Service to Hutt Valley Sport - Tasi Betteridge and Barbara Bialy.

Thank you, Hutt Valley - we can’t wait to do it all again next year ❤️

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20/05/2026

The celebrations don’t stop after the 2026 NZCIS Hutt Valley Sports Awards 🎶✨

Join us the following night for Symphony in the Hutt - a free community concert bringing incredible music and entertainment to the Walter Nash Centre on Friday 22 May.

Using the same stage and production infrastructure from the Sports Awards, this event is all about creating another opportunity for the Hutt Valley community to come together and enjoy a fantastic night out.

Expect an evening of live performances, great atmosphere, and entertainment for all ages.

🎟️ Free community event
📍 Walter Nash Centre
📅 Friday 22 May, 7pm

Bring your whānau and friends along and be part of a special weekend celebrating community, culture and connection in the Hutt Valley.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1478975590555081

20/05/2026

Tomorrow night, we come together to celebrate the very best of sport across the Hutt Valley 🏆

The 2026 NZCIS - NZ Campus of Innovation and Sport Hutt Valley Sports Awards will recognise the athletes, teams, coaches, volunteers, officials and community champions who continue to make our region proud.

Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists - your hard work, dedication and achievements have inspired our sporting community throughout Lower and Upper Hutt.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, supporters, organising committee and volunteers for helping make this event possible. Your ongoing support of community sport is what keeps these awards thriving year after year.

We’re also looking forward to an incredible evening of entertainment featuring special guest performer HOLLIE SMITH, Orchestra Wellington, the Signature Choir, and the Hutt Dance Troupe. 🎶✨

One of the highlights of the evening will be honouring Billy Graham MNZM as the 2026 Sporting Legend, recognising his extraordinary contribution to boxing, youth and community across Aotearoa.

Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in via the Āti Awa Toa FM livestream, we can’t wait to celebrate with you all.

Here’s to a fantastic night recognising sporting excellence in the Hutt Valley 👏

19/05/2026

We’re excited to announce the finalists for 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 🏆

This category is proudly sponsored by Pacific Health Service - Hutt Valley.

Our finalists are:
Alexis Tauaneai – Rugby League
Lisa White – Bowls
Lace Tangianau – Softball
Chelsey Edwards – Swimming

Congratulations to our finalists! We look forward to celebrating your achievements on the big night.

Remember, if you can’t make it on the night, the team at Āti Awa Toa FM will be livestreaming the event here and on their page.

Get behind your people and help us celebrate sporting excellence across the Hutt Valley.

19/05/2026

The finalists for 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 are here!

This category is proudly sponsored by Les Mills 💪

Our finalists are:
Logan Curtis – Gymnastics
Peter Lakai – Rugby
Scott Basalaj – Football

Congratulations to our finalists. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on the big night.

Remember, if you can’t make it along, Āti Awa Toa FM will be livestreaming the event here and on their page.

Get behind your people and celebrate sporting success across the Hutt Valley.

18/05/2026

Teamwork, commitment, and excellence are all on display in our 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 category, proudly sponsored by Gillies Group 🏆

Our finalists are:
Hutt Old Boys Marist Rugby Club – Rugby
Randwick Premier Men's Rugby League – Rugby League
Ulalei Aute Premier Women's Netball Team – Netball
Saints Premier Women's Softball Team – Softball

Congratulations to all our finalists. We look forward to celebrating your achievements on the big night!

Āti Awa Toa FM will also be livestreaming the event for those supporting from home.

Get behind your teams and celebrate Hutt Valley sport.

18/05/2026

The finalists for 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 are an inspiration to our sporting community.

This category is proudly sponsored by Hutt Mana Charitable Trust ⭐

Our finalists are:
Matthew Henderson – Boccia
Ruby Lasini – Athletics
Adrian Browne – Bowls

Congratulations to our finalists. We look forward to celebrating your achievements on the big night.

Āti Awa Toa FM will also be livestreaming the event for supporters near and far.