Founded in 1959, and originally called the Nelson Marlborough Sportsman of the Year Awards, the Awards were designed to recognise outstanding performance in the field of sport within the Nelson and Marlborough Districts.
Now called the Nelson Sport & Recreation Awards, (Marlborough now have their own event), they continue to recognise outstanding performance and contribution by the region’s sportspeople as well as recognise individuals and projects that have a positive impact in our community through active recreation and sport.
The Awards has become a premier sports event for the Nelson and Tasman districts. Over their course many local, national and world champions have been honoured for their achievements and their impact on our community.
Sport Tasman is pleased to be able to continue to bring this event to life to honour our outstanding sportspeople.
The ultimate accolade of the evening is the Nelson Sportsperson of the Year who is determined to be the overall winner from the winners of the performance awards.
PERFORMANCE AWARDS:
- GoldenEdge Sportsman of the Year
- Bowater Toyota Sportswoman of the Year
- Nelson App Sports Team of the Year
- Tasman Pine Forests Junior Sports Team of the Year
- Johnston Assciates Emerging Talent Award (1 of two emerging talent awards)
- CNX Emerging Talent Award
- Rutherford Hotel Coach of the Year
COMMUNITY AWARDS:
- NBS Community Impact Award
- Rata Foundation Diversity and Inclusion
- Lifetime Services to Sport
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