The Nelson Sport + Recreation Awards are back for 2026, celebrating another year of outstanding sporting achievement across the Nelson region. This special event recognises the dedication, passion, and success of our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, teams, and organisations who continue to inspire our community.

Awards presented on the evening:

• Tony Thomas Lifetime Contribution to Sport Award
• Sport Tasman Community Impact Award
• NZCT Diversity & Inclusion Award
• Tasman Pine Forests Junior Team of the Year
• Coman Construction & First Focus Emerging Talent Awards
• TSM Sports Team of the Year
• Glen Thompson Arizto Athlete with a Disability of the Year
• New World Stoke Masters Athlete of the Year
• Rutherford Hotel Coach of the Year
• Bowater Toyota Sportswoman of the Year
• GoldenEdge Sportsman of the Year
• Overall Sportsperson of the Year

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