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Celebrating Excellence at the Athletics Canterbury Annual Awards
Athletics Canterbury proudly celebrated an outstanding year of achievement at last night’s Annual Awards, recognising the athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers whose dedication and success continue to inspire our athletics community.
A sincere thank you to Gary Cockram Hyundai for generously hosting the evening in their Christchurch showroom and helping create such a memorable occasion. Congratulations to all award winners and nominees and thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the energy, strength and success of athletics across our region.
“Our Annual Awards are always a special chance to come together and celebrate the people who give so much to athletics in Canterbury. It was a real privilege to acknowledge the passion, hard work and achievement of so many in our community.” – Ian Thomas, General Manager
Award Winners
Sprinter of the Year
Vern Toaolamai-Holden
Middle Distance Athlete of the Year
Rosa Twyford
Distance Athlete of the Year
Eva Pringle
Hurdler of the Year
Harry Williamson
Jumper of the Year
Hamish Kerr
Thrower of the Year
Tom Walsh
Para Athlete of the Year
William Stedman
Combined Events Athlete of the Year
Angus Lyver
Walker of the Year
Jonah Cropp
Interclub Male Track Athlete of the Year
Otto Church
Interclub Male Field Athlete of the Year
Joden Pratten
Interclub Female Track Athlete of the Year
Sarah James
Interclub Female Field Athlete of the Year
Brooke Ebdon-Collings
Masters Athlete of the Year
Craig Oliver
Cross Country Runner of the Year
Connor Melton
Road Runner of the Year
Oska Baynes
Secondary School Non Stadia Athlete of the Year
Brynne Gordon
Junior Non Stadia Athlete of the Year
Kate Currie
Senior Non Stadia Athlete of the Year
William Little
Community Coach of the Year
James Ansell
Coach of the Year
James Sandilands
New Official of the Year
Diana Phipps
Officials of the Year
John Ingles
Junior Athlete of the Year
Vern Toaolamai-Holden
Senior Athlete of the Year
Hamish Kerr
Merit Awards
Annette Campbell, George Edwards
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