Silver Fern Laura Langman received top honours at the annual University of Waikato Blues Awards
The former Hillcrest High School student was named sportswoman of the year for her outstanding achievements in netball.
Another former Hillcrest High student Adam Maha was awarded the Pou Ahurea award for Maori person of the year award for his achievements in music composition.
The 2011 Wallace Corporation University of Waikato Blues acknowledge the university's top sporting and creative and performing arts students.
This year, more than 50 Blues were given to athletes and artists representing a range of disciplines.