Community Awards

Celebrating the people who make a difference through sport

The ISPS HANDA Halberg Awards celebrate sporting excellence and the people who help make sport possible for others.

This year, two Awards recognise outstanding contributions to sport and community:

Sir Murray Halberg Legacy Award

Named in honour of Olympic gold medallist and Halberg Foundation founder Sir Murray Halberg, this Award recognises individuals whose contribution has made a lasting impact on disability sport communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Bunnings Community Sport Volunteer Award

Recognising the volunteers who are the backbone of community sport across Aotearoa New Zealand, this Award celebrates unpaid individuals whose generosity, commitment and leadership have made a meaningful difference to their sporting community.

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