Northland Semco Kauri, pictured after winning the Farah Palmer Cup championship last year, have been nominated for Team of the Year. Photo / Getty Images
Northland Semco Kauri, pictured after winning the Farah Palmer Cup championship last year, have been nominated for Team of the Year. Photo / Getty Images
The shortlist of the top sportspeople in Northland has been revealed as the Northland Sports Awards announce its finalists.
The awards will be presented virtually on March 20 to acknowledge the region’s sporting superstars for achievements between October 1, 2022, and October 30 last year.
Northland’s regional sports organisationsor national sports organisations were asked to nominate their top male, female, junior athletes; top team; and those who have given outstanding service to their sport within the region.
Fourteen codes nominated 22 people, and 18 finalists were selected.
Sport Northland chief executive John Wansbone said the region continued to produce world-class athletes.
“We are incredibly proud whenever any Northlander reaches the pinnacle of their sport, and the awards both celebrate their success and recognise the years of effort and sacrifice they have given to their sport.”
The awards will be available to watch from 7.30pm on the Sport Northland Facebook page.
