YOUTH AWARDS
Our Youth Awards is a celebration of the achievements and successes of our youngest members from the past 12 months! There are four awards up for grabs, with nominations opening towards the end of the year.
Last year we combined our Youth Awards & Water Day and hosted the event at Okahu Bay, Ōrākei!
Made possible thanks to:
Award winners 2025
Cristiano Garcia
All-Round Participation
Carys Jacobs
Leadership
Lydia Golding
Most Improved
Kyle Porter
Youth Spirit
award categories
This year we’re proudly presenting four awards to outstanding youth members of our community.
Each award features three finalists, nominated by friends, family/whanau, teammates or coaches in recognition of their dedication and achievements over the past year.
Below is the criteria for each award.
youth spirit of the year
A person who has shown a positive spirit towards Disability Sport Auckland programmes and events and represents DSA with pride.
A person who has shown leadership within sport, recreation and play as well as always encourages others to give 100%.
LEADERSHIP
MOST IMPROVED
A person who is determined to show improvement within sport, recreation and play.
all-round participation
A person who is never afraid to try new sports, is positive towards themself and others, and always has a smile on their face.
AWARD winners 2024
Youth Spirit of the Year - James Marquardt
Leadership Award - Boston Marshall
Most Improved - Emmett Roberts
All-Round Participation - Isaac Ho
Halberg Games Most Valued Player Male - Joshua Parkinson
Halberg Games Most Valued Player Female - Tillie Koloamatangi
