The Softball NZ Annual Awards were held on Saturday 3rd May 2025, and were a special occasion to celebrate excellence in the sport. It was a moment to recognise the remarkable efforts and contributions of outstanding athletes, coaches, officials, and administrators who have truly given their all to advance the game of softball.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the award recipients who have distinguished themselves with their talent, dedication, and sportsmanship. We honour their achievements and the countless hours of hard work they have invested in their pursuit of excellence. Thank you to those within our softball community who were nominated in each category, and thank you for the positive impact you have on our sport.

Furthermore, we wish to express our gratitude to the support systems that have made their successes possible. We acknowledge the coaches, whānau, friends, and others who have provided unwavering encouragement, guidance, and inspiration along the way.

You can find summaries of the award winners, and a slideshow on the SNZ Facebook page.
Citations for each of the award recipients can be found on our website.

Congratulations to those within our softball community who were acknowledged at the 2025 Softball New Zealand annual awards. Below are our very deserving recipients, with a description accompanying each image of their accomplishments this season.

Below is a summary of our winners, and special commendations from the Softball New Zealand Honours Committee.

SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS FOR 2025:

• Administrator of the Year – Paul Goodall (WBOP)
• Volunteer of the Year – Robert Bray (Otago)
• Domestic Coach of the Year – Callum Ryan (North Harbour)
• Personality of the Year – Skylah-Breeze Joyce (North Harbour)
• Scorer of the Year – Cheryl Dahms
• Umpire of the Year – Tony 'TK' Kaiaruna
• Club of the Year - Tōtara Park (Hutt Valley)
• Association of the Year - Marlborough
• Women’s Emerging Player of the Year – Yvanni Gibson (Hutt Valley)
• Men’s Emerging Player of the Year – Arron Gollan (Wellington)
• Women’s Pitcher of the Year – Tyneesha Houkamau (Auckland)
• Men’s Pitcher of the Year – Pita Rona (North Harbour)
• Women’s Player of the Year –Tyneesha Houkamau (Auckland)
• Men’s Player of the Year – Reilly Makea (Wellington)
• Softballer of the Year – Paul Goodall, Western Bay of Plenty

 
SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

• Christine Nukunuku (Auckland)

 
SOFTBALL NEW ZEALAND LIFE MEMBERSHIP

• Lyn Lockhart (Christchurch)