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Ford New Zealand Supreme Rural Sports Award
Celebrating the pinnacle of achievement in rural sport, this award honours the individual whose outstanding performance, dedication, and impact have set the benchmark for excellence in New Zealand rural sport. This award is determined by the judges.
PTS Logistics New Zealand Rural Sportsman of the Year
Recognising an outstanding male athlete who has demonstrated exceptional achievement, commitment, and sportsmanship within New Zealand rural sport.
RX Plastics New Zealand Rural Sportswoman of the Year
Recognising an outstanding female athlete who has demonstrated exceptional achievement, commitment, and sportsmanship within New Zealand rural sport.
Able Axcess Young New Zealand Rural Sportsperson of the Year
Championing the next generation of rural sporting talent, this award recognises a young athlete who has demonstrated exceptional ability, commitment, and potential.
Permobil New Zealand Rural Sportsperson with a Disability
Acknowledging an athlete from a rural background who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, resilience, and determination while making an exceptional contribution to sport.
Courtesy Ford Lifetime Legacy Award
Acknowledging an athlete who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, resilience, and determination while making an exceptional contribution to rural sport.
Sports Inc. Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand Rural Sports
Recognising an individual or organisation whose commitment, leadership, and service have made a significant and lasting contribution to the growth and success of rural sport in New Zealand.
The Sir Brian Lochore Memorial Award for Outstanding Sportsperson from a Rural Background supported by Higgins Concrete
Commemorating the legacy of Sir Brian Lochore, this award celebrates a sportsperson from a rural background who exemplifies excellence, humility, leadership, and the values that define rural New Zealand.
The Hydroflow Contribution to Rural Mental Health
Championing individuals, organisations, or initiatives that use sport to strengthen mental wellbeing, foster connection, and create lasting positive change within rural communities.
Nominations
Past Winners
2025 Winners
Supreme – Steph Dryfhout
Sportsman – Jack Jordan
Sportswoman – Steph Dryfhout
Young Sportsperson – Carter Dalgety
Sportsperson with a Disability – Adam Hall
Lifetime Legacy – Alan Wallace, Jack Davis,
Sir Mervyn Tutuiri Church
Outstanding Contribution -Ken & Karen Bracken,
Lyn Baigen
Sportsperson from Rural Background – Tim Southee
2024 Winners
Supreme – Jack Jordan
Sportsman – Jack Jordan
Sportswoman – Anne Paterson
Young Sportsperson – Clay Harris
Sportsperson with a Disability – Grant Calder
Lifetime Legacy – Pat Hellier, Wayne Newdick
Outstanding Contribution – Nigel Armstrong, Bronwyn Troon,
Erana Stevens-Tulip
2023 Winners
Supreme – Jack Jordan
Sportsman – Jack Jordan
Sportswoman – Megan Whitehead
Young Sportsperson – Reuben Alabaster
Sportsperson with a Disability – Cameron Leslie
Lifetime Legacy – Jason Wynyard, Reuben de Jong, Dr Luk Chin
Outstanding Contribution – Eileen Smith, Deirdre Bartlett,
Elizabeth Mortland, Patsy Shirley
Sportsperson from Rural Background – Kerri Williams
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
Supreme – Stephanie McNair
Sportsman – Rowland Smith
Sportswoman – Keryn Herbert
Young Sportsperson – Stephanie McNair
Lifetime Lagacy – Sally Mallinson, Curly Troon, Greg Herrick, Nick Liefting,
Sheree Taylor
Outstanding Contribution – Murray & Deneece Goldsworthy, Warren White
Sportsperson from Rural Background – Tom Walsh
2020 Winners
Sportsman – Allan Oldfield
Sportswoman – Steph Tweed
Young Sportsperson – Sarah O’Reilly
Lifetime Lagacy – Ricky May
Outstanding Contribution – Doug Laing
Sportsperson from Rural Background – Casey Kopua
2019 Winners
Sportsman – Tony Bouskill
Sportswoman – Pagan Karauria
Young Sportsperson – Bradley McDowell
Lifetime Lagacy – Hugh McCarroll
Outstanding Contribution – David James
Sportsperson from Rural Background – Sarah Hirini
2019 Winners
Sportsman – John Kirkpatrick
Sportswoman – Chrissy Spence
Young Sportsperson – Tegan O’Callaghan
Lifetime Lagacy – Paul Van Beers
Outstanding Contribution – Jude McNabb
2017 Winners
Sportsman – Rowland Smith
Sportswoman – Chrissy Spence
Young Sportsperson – Jack Jordan
Outstanding Contribution – Lance Waddell
