Awards dinner 2025
Weβre thrilled to announce the return of our Annual Awards Dinner and this year, weβre going bigger and better than ever! Join us as we come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members and community. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, a cash bar, and the chance to take home some exciting raffle prizes.
Event details:
Saturday 4th October
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Go Media Stadium
More details and ticket info coming soon!
For any sponsorship enquiries, please contact marcus@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz
AWARD CATEGORIES
Each year at our Awards Dinner, we proudly present seven awards to outstanding members of our community.
Each award features three finalists, nominated by friends, family, teammates, or coaches in recognition of their dedication, progress, and achievements over the past year.
Below is the criteria for each award, and the button to nominate.
This award recognises an outstanding sportsperson who has performed to an exceptional level during 2025. The recipient consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, supports their teammates and upholds the values of fair play. The recipient has represented Disability Sport Auckland with distinction and contributed as an ambassador to their sport and Disability Sport Auckland.
Athlete of the year
This award recognises a programme that has achieved excellence in delivery and successful outcomes. The recipient is committed to providing positive and inclusive sport, recreation, or play opportunities for the disability community and has actively contributed to the service, development, and growth of the programme in collaboration with Disability Sport Auckland
Programme of the year
This award recognises an athlete who has participated in their sport for up to two years and has shown strong commitment to both training and competition. The recipient consistently demonstrates dedication, whilst performing with a sense of fair play and sportsmanship.
ROOKIE of the year
This award recognises an individual who actively embraces new opportunities and consistently supports fellow members. The recipient demonstrates fair play, advocates for inclusion and accessibility in our community and serves as an outstanding ambassador for Disability Sport Auckland.
SPIRIT OF DSA
This award recognises a coach who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and inclusion, creating a positive, adaptive environment where all athletes felt empowered to reach their full potential. The recipient has played a key role in the development and growth of a programme while being an outstanding ambassador for Disability Sport Auckland.
COACH OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to one or more Disability Sport Auckland events, programmes, or sports during 2025. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional commitment, performed at a high level, and served as a positive ambassador for Disability Sport Auckland.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
YOUTH OF THE YEAR
This award recognises an athlete up to the age of 21, who actively embraces new opportunities in sport, recreation, and play. The recipient consistently demonstrates a positive attitude during programmes and events, supports their teammates, upholds the values of fair play, and represents Disability Sport Auckland with distinction.
Annual Awards dinner 2024
We hosted our Annual Awards Dinner 2024 at Ellerslie Event Centre on Saturday 14th December! This was a wonderful community focused event, where we celebrate all the remarkable achievements and accomplishments of our members and the community of Disability Sport Auckland.
Check out the photos below to see some highlights from the evening!
Award winners 2024
Athlete of the Year: Neelam OβNeill (Shooting Para Sport)
Team of the Year: Auckland Wheelbreakers (Wheelchair Basketball)
Programme of the Year: Rock Climbing
Spirit of DSA: Boston Marshall
Volunteer of the Year: Brent Hepi
Rookie of the Year: Georjah Cooper (Boccia)
Youth of the Year: Kate Danaher (Athletics)
