The finalists for the 62nd Halberg awards have been revealed, with six categories being contested by the best athletes in New Zealand over the past year.
The awards are voted based on athletes’ achievements from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024.
The winners will be announced on February 18 next year at Spark Arena in Auckland.
Dame Lisa Carrington was the Supreme Halberg Award winner in 2023. She also picked up the coveted Sportswoman of the Year award.
Full list of Finalists for the 62nd Halberg Awards:
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Sportswoman of the Year (eligible for Supreme Halberg Award)
- Ellesse Andrews (cycling-track)
- Dame Lisa Carrington (canoe racing)
- Amelia Kerr (cricket)
- Lydia Ko (golf)
- Erin Routliffe (tennis)
- Emma Twigg (rowing)
Sportsman of the Year (eligible for Supreme Halberg Award)
- Finn Butcher (canoe slalom)
- Hamish Kerr (athletics-field)
- James McDonald (horse racing)
- Hayden Wilde (triathlon)
- Chris Wood (football)
Para Athlete/Para Team of the Year (eligible for Supreme Halberg Award)
- Danielle Aitchison (Para athletics)
- Anna Grimaldi (Para athletics)
- Anna Taylor (Para cycling)
- Nicole Murray (Para cycling)
- William Stedman (Para athletics)
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Team of the Year (eligible for Supreme Halberg Award)
- Black Ferns (rugby-sevens)
- Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis (rowing)
- Emirates Team New Zealand (sailing)
- White Ferns (cricket)
- Women’s K2 Sprint Kayak (canoe racing)
- Women’s K4 Sprint Kayak (canoe racing)
Coach of the Year
- Jon Andrews (cycling-track)
- Aaron Osborne (canoe slalom)
- James Sandilands (athletics)
- Cory Sweeney (rugby-sevens)
- Gordan Walker (canoe racing)
Emerging Talent
- Tyler Bindon (football)
- Cormac Buchanan (motorcycling-road)
- Luke Harrold (snow sports)
- Ethan Olivier (athletics)
- Levi Townley (motorcycling-motocross)
- Erice Van Leuven (cycling-mountain bike)
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