The Porirua Sports Awards have been around since 1969, when surf lifesaver Jim Campbell won the premier award for his efforts. Each year since then, we gather to recognise and celebrate success, coaching and service.
On this page you will find:
Young Sportsman of the Year:
Awarded to the highest achievement by a sportsman aged under 19 years of age at 31 August 2024
Young Sportswoman of the Year:
Awarded to the highest achievement by a sportswoman aged under 19 years of age at 31 August 2024
Sportsman of the Year:
Awarded to the highest achievement by a male athlete as an individual or in a team over the past 12 months
Sportswoman of the Year:
Awarded to the highest achievement by a female athlete as an individual or in a team over the past 12 months
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year:
Awarded to the disabled athlete who has best excelled as an individual or in a team in one or more disabled sports (including all disabled sports, Para sport and Special Olympic sports) within the qualifying period
Coach of the Year:
Awarded for outstanding performance by a coach over the past 12 months
Team of the Year:
Awarded to the team of two or more persons (club, representative or franchise) that has best excelled within the qualifying period
Volunteer of the Year:
The administrator/volunteer who made the most significant contribution to a club/association or sport within the qualifying period
Service to Sport:
An individual honoured for exceptional committment and dedication, has significantly contributed to a club, association or sport and has gone the extra mile for an extended period of time (five or more years).
| Year | Winners | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Jim Campbell | Surf Lifesaving |
| 1970 | John Gilbert | Surf Lifesaving |
| 1971 | Keith Barton | Football |
| 1972 | Gavin Thorley | Athletics |
| 1973 | Patricia Farrow | Softball |
| 1974 | Robert Colley | Boxing |
| 1975 |
Murray Jones David Barnes |
Yachting |
| 1976 | John Marshall | Ocean Boat Racing |
| 1977 | Warren Wallicoat | Rugby League |
| 1978 | Barry Salisbury | Swimming |
| 1979 |
Alan McVicar Gerry Fitzgerald Robert Bruce Liam McDowell Peter Gray |
Surf Lifesaving |
| 1980 | Murray Jones | Yachting |
| 1981 | Stephen Renwick | Boxing |
| 1982 | Leone Patterson | Basketball |
| 1983 | Michael Kenny | Boxing |
| 1984 | Graeme Hawkins | Wrestling |
| 1985 | Henry Smith | Athletics |
| 1986 | Zane Coleman | Wrestling |
| 1987 | Andrea Stuart | Athletics |
| 1988 | Davide Rutten | Wrestling |
| 1989 | Jason Farrow | Softball |
| 1990 | Michael Kenny | Boxing |
| 1991 | Michael Campbell | Golf |
| 1992 | Faye Johnstone | Archery |
| 1993 | Lynette Brooky | Golf |
| 1994 | Mandy Zuckerman | Synchronised Swimming |
| 1995 |
Craig Fisher Peter Jones Shane Radovanovich Phil Stubbs Adrian Walding |
Surf Lifesaving |
| 1996 | Thomas Perenara | Softball |
| 1997 | Olivia Baker | Weightlifting |
| 1998 | Stella Leniham | Karate |
| 1999 | Julie Messenger | Mana Special Olympics |
| 2000 | Olivia Baker | Weightlifting |
| 2001 | Jerry Collins | Rugby Union |
| 2002 |
Paul McVicar Adrian Walding Matt Pullan Wayne Youle Luke Ellis |
Surf Lifesaving |
| 2003 | Jerry Collins | Rugby Union |
| 2004 | Rex Redden | Muay Thai Kickboxing |
| 2005 | North City Vikings Mens Premier Team | Rugby League |
| 2006 | Western Suburbs Football Team | Football |
| 2007 | Jerry Collins | Rugby Union |
| 2008 |
Paul McVicar Tim Marsden Dean Ellis Chris Martin Ben Ashby |
Surf Lifesaving |
| 2009 | Leesa Lealaisalanoa | Athletics |
| 2010 | Leesa Lealaisalanoa | Athletics |
| 2011 | Tawa Tigers Wrestling Team | Wrestling |
| 2012 | Marty McDowell |
Surf Lifesaving Kayaking Waka Ama |
| 2013 | TJ Perenara | Rugby Union |
| 2014 | Elle Hocking | Underwater Hockey |
| 2015 | Ngarama Milner-Olsen | Triathlon |
| 2016 | Marty McDowell | Canoe Sprint |
| 2017 | Mark Sorenson | Softball |
| 2018 | Daniel Hillier | Golf |
| 2019 | Alan Taylor | Athletics |
| 2020 & 2021 | No Awards took place these years | |
| 2022 | Chris Haynes | Ten Pin Bowling |
| 2023 | Du’Plessis Kirifi | Rugby |
