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ISPS Handa Halberg Awards

The Halberg Awards is New Zealand’s premiere event recognising and honouring outstanding achievements in New Zealand sports. The 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards will take place in February 2026.

The event showcases the best of New Zealand’s sporting talent, highlighting exceptional performances, records broken, and inspiring stories of dedication and perseverance. The Awards ceremony brings together athletes, celebrities, and sports enthusiasts for a night of glitz and glamour, where the nation pays tribute to the sports heroes who have made a lasting impact on the sporting community.

The Halberg Awards aren’t just a night of glamour and celebration; they’re also the powerhouse behind Sir Murray’s extraordinary charity, the Halberg Foundation. As the major annual fundraising event, the Awards play a vital role in empowering New Zealanders with physical disabilities to unleash their sporting prowess and dive headfirst into the world of recreation.

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Your 62nd ISPS HANDA Halberg Award Winners

Supreme Halberg Award winner

Dame Lydia Ko

Golf

Sportswoman of the Year winner

Dame Lydia Ko (golf)

Finalists: Ellesse Andrews (cycling-track), Dame Lisa Carrington (canoe racing), Amelia Kerr (cricket), Lydia Ko (golf), Erin Routliffe (tennis), Emma Twigg (rowing)

ISPS Handa Team of the Year winner

Women’s K4 Sprint Kayak (canoe racing)

Finalists: 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)

ISPS Handa Sportsman on the Year winner

Hamish Kerr (athletics – field)

Finalists: Finn Butcher (canoe slalom), Hamish Kerr (athletics-field), James McDonald (horse racing), Hayden Wilde (triathlon), Chris Wood (football)

ISPS Handa Para Athlete/Para Team of the Year winner

Anna Grimaldi (Para athetics)

Finalists: Danielle Aitchison (Para athletics), Anna Grimaldi (Para athletics), Anna Taylor (Para cycling), Nicole Murray (Para cycling), William Stedman (Para athletics)

Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year winner

Gordon Walker (canoe racing)

Finalists: Jon Andrews (cycling-track), Aaron Osborne (canoe slalom), James Sandilands (athletics), Cory Sweeney (rugby-sevens), Gordan Walker (canoe racing)

Sky Sport Emerging Talent winner

Tyler Bindon (football)

Finalists: Tyler Bindon (football), Cormac Buchanan (motorcycling-road), Luke Harrold (snow sports), Ethan Olivier (athletics), Levi Townley (motorcycling-motocross), Erice Van Leuven (cycling-mountain bike)

NZ’s Favourite Sporting Moment

Finn Butcher (canoe slalom)

Emotional tribute to his dad after winning Gold in Paris

Sport New Zealand Leadership award winner

Marcus Daniell (tennis)

Dame Lydia Ko Crowned Supreme at 62nd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards 

Published on February 18, 2025
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18 February 2025 – Auckland, New Zealand   Golfing icon Dame Lydia Ko has been awarded New Zealand’s highest sporting honour,…

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Cast Your Vote: New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment

Published on January 16, 2025
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Public Voting Opens for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment at the 62nd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards  Thursday 16 January 2025,…

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Celebrating the Legacy of Sir Murray

Published on November 30, 2024
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Today marks the two-year anniversary of the passing of Sir Murray Halberg, a true legend whose vision continues to shape…

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Announcing a New Award at the 62nd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards

Published on October 15, 2024
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The ISPS Handa Halberg Awards, New Zealand’s most prestigious celebration of sporting excellence, is proud to announce a new addition…

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Dame Lisa Carrington Claims Supreme Halberg Award at 61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards

Published on February 14, 2024
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14 February 2024 Renowned kayaker and World Champion, Dame Lisa Carrington, has secured New Zealand’s highest sporting honour for 2023,…

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Voting Opens for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment

Published on January 17, 2024
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17 Jan 2024 The ISPS Handa Halberg Awards has today opened voting for the only publicly voted category: New Zealand’s…

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61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Finalists Revealed

Published on January 10, 2024
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10 Jan 2024 Today, Halberg has announced 30 finalists across six categories for the 61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. This…

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61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Nominations

Published on December 14, 2023
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14 December 2023 Get Ready to Celebrate Sporting Excellence: 61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Unveils 76 Outstanding Nominations Halberg today…

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SADOWSKI-SYNNOTT AWARDED TOP HONOURS AT 60TH ISPS HANDA HALBERG AWARDS

Published on February 15, 2023
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SADOWSKI-SYNNOTT AWARDED TOP HONOURS AT 60TH ISPS HANDA HALBERG AWARDS New Zealand snow-boarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has been awarded New Zealand’s top…

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Voting opens for New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment

Published on January 17, 2023
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VOTING OPENS FOR NEW ZEALAND’S FAVOURITE SPORTING MOMENT OF THE YEAR Only public category at the 60th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards…

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60th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Finalists Announced

Published on January 11, 2023
Awards

The Halberg Foundation has today announced 30 finalists over six categories for the 60th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. The Awards judges –…

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60th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards Nominations Announced

Published on December 16, 2022
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The Halberg Foundation today announced that 76 nominations have been submitted from National Sports Organisations and an independent Nominations Board…

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