Softball New Zealand wishes to congratulate those within our softball community who have been nominated for the upcoming 2025 SNZ Annual Awards. Your outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport of softball have not gone unnoticed, and we are proud to recognise your exceptional efforts.

We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who took the time to submit nominations over the past few weeks. We thank you for taking the time to recognise the talent and hard work of individuals within softball, and it is greatly appreciated.

The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday 3rd May, at the Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel. It promises to be a memorable event where we will come together to honour and celebrate the achievements of our deserving nominees. If you would be interested in purchasing a ticket to the event, please contact arussell@softball.org.nz.

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR

• Amanda Rona (Northcote & Falcons)
• Aimee Russell (Metro)
• Christine Nukunuku (Mt Albert Ramblers)
• Craig Waterhouse (Hawkes Bay)
• Gail Werahiko (Sydenham Kereru & Canterbury)
• Jessica Taylor (Richmond Keas)
• Johnny Hewett (Pukekohe)
• Nathan Watt (Papanui)
• Paul Goodall (WBOP)
• Ronlynne Gurney (North Harbour)
• Suzette Taylor (East Coast Bays)
• Vanessa Sidney-Richmond (Manawatū)

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

• AJ Young (Manawatū)
• Bryan 'B-Man' Taiaroa (Blue Sox & Manawatū)
• Daniel Hall (Metro Diamond Sport)
• Donny Hale (Mt Albert Ramblers)
• Jason Kensington (Manawatū)
• Joe Cathro (Zingari)
• Robbie Cardwell (Metro & Auckland)
• Robert Bray (Cardinals & Otago)
• Sina Hunkin (Mt Albert Ramblers)
• Tania Jones (Riccarton)
• Tim McAlpine (RNZ Navy)
• Wiki Grey (Richmond Keas)

PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

• AJ Skelton (Richmond Keas)
• Carlin McClay (Richmond Keas)
• Charlotte Graham (Roosters)
• Damian Lemalu (Metro Diamond Sport & NHSA)
• Hemi Rush (Canterbury Softball TV)
• Hunter Andrews (Nelson United)
• Maddy Robson (Canterbury Softball TV)
• Matt Jordan (Northcote)
• Mya Pouaka (Papanui)
• Skylah-Breeze Joyce (Roosters)
• Toni Cocker (Cardinals)

DOMESTIC COACH OF THE YEAR

• Damian Allan (Maraenui Pumas)
• Callum Ryan (Northcote)
• Carly Werahiko (Sydenham Kereru)
• Cindy Potae (Hutt Valley)
• Fergus McAlpine (North Harbour)
• Kaycee Johnston (Cardinals)
• Matthew Hicks (Counties Manukau)
• Nathan Nukunuku (Mt Albert Ramblers)
• Paul de Lautour (Papanui & Canterbury)
• Regan Bailey (Counties Manukau)
• Shea Coxson (Tōtara Park & Hutt Valley)

CLUB OF THE YEAR

• East Coast Bays
• Mt Albert Ramblers
• Northcote
• Ōtāhuhu
• Papanui
• Parklands Christchurch United (PCU)
• Riccarton
• Saints
• Tōtara Park
• Waiuku

ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR

• Canterbury
• Franklin
• Hutt Valley
• Marlborough
• North Harbour

Once again, congratulations to all the nominees. Your passion, skill, and dedication to the sport of softball are truly inspiring, and we look forward to an unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition at upcoming the Annual Awards ceremony.

Awards to be announced on the evening include; 

• Male Player of the Year
• Female Player of the Year
• Male Pitcher of the Year
• Female Pitcher of the Year
• Emerging Male  of the Year
• Emerging Female of the Year
• Umpire  of the Year
• Scorer of the Year
• Softballer of the Year
• Distinguished Service Awards

Article added: Tuesday 15 April 2025