Howick Sports Awards finalists named

The Howick Local Board Sports Awards finalists have been named after a tough time by the judging committee.

There are international, national and regional-level athletes winning their divisions and grades at all three levels.

The finalists represent just how impressive the sport is in the Howick Local Board area, with more than 16 sports being represented.

Six officials who have contributed significant time and energy into making sport in this area what it is will also be presented with a service to sport award. The awards evening is on Thursday August 25.

The Howick Local Board Sports Awards finalists:

Recipients of Service to Sport
– Sandra Vandenberg
– Laurinne Laing
– Aaron Martin
– Tim Chan
– Rachel Gavin
– Kathryn Stonehouse

Finalists are as follows

Sportswoman of the Year
– Valerie Adams
– Vivian Lu
– Amelia Walmsley

Sportsman of the Year
– Christian De Vaal
– Waldo Singleton
– Wendell Stanley

Junior Sportswoman of the Year
– Amelia Walmsley
– Zoe Benson
– Vivian Lu

Junior Sportsman of the Year
– Christian De Vaal
– Blake Mckinnon
– Ian Tauaika
– Zachary Saunders

Junior Team of the Year
– Howick Gymnastics Club Compitition Team
– Howick College 1st XV
– Howick College Girls 10s

Team of the Year
– Howick Pakuranga Hockey Mens 3A

Masters Athlete of the Year
– Rodwyn Isaacs

Administrator of the Year
– Nicole Berry
– Bridget McLaren
– Andy Pullar

Club of the Year
– Howick Gymnastics Club
– Fencibles United
– Revill’s Boxing Gym

Coach of the Year
– Felix Gabriel Hernandez
– Darryl Hamilton
– Lance Revill

Official of the Year
– Cameron Wilson
– Tyler Moran
– Errol Flynn

Volunteer of the Year
– Rachel Penney
– Michael Good
– Gillian Shera
– Mike Hawkey