Celebrating Excellence at the 2026 Waimea College Sports Awards
Waimea College celebrated another fantastic year of sporting achievement at the 2026 Sports Awards, recognising the dedication, commitment and success of our students across a wide range of sports.
The evening celebrated individual and team achievements, as well as the students who give back to sport through coaching, officiating and leadership. Congratulations to all our finalists and award recipients, whose contributions have helped make 2026 such a memorable year for Waimea College Sport.
2026 Major Award Winners
Director of Sport Cup – Student Volunteer of the Year
Nominees: Leah Baker, Cooper Hope and Casey Gibson.
Winner: Cooper Hope
Gary and Peter Hart Memorial Trophy – Future Leader in Sport
Nominees: Mya Elmiger, Jack Hammon, Lucas Marshall and Kady Thurlow.
Joint winners: Mya Elmiger and Kady Thurlow
Waimea College Sports Team of the Year
Finalists:
Winner: Senior A Girls Volleyball
1969 Girls Prefects Cup – All Round General Excellence in Sport
Nominees: Courtney Du Plessis, Hazel Hunt, Jazmin McCormick, Hailey Mueller, Lilly Quinn and Madeline Seymour.
Winner: Hazel Hunt
Errol Beattie Cup – All Round Excellence in Boys Sport
Nominees: Quinn Heiford, Cooper Hope, Finn Price, Zac Sampson, Zac Shirley and Riley Weir.
Joint winners: Zac Shirley and Riley Weir
Māori Sportsperson of the Year
Nominees: Quinn Heiford, Madeline Seymour, Kady Thurlow and Sienna Todd.
Winner: Quinn Heiford
Glue Family Cup – Greatest Achievement in Sport
Finalists: Zoe Bonny, Oliver Costley, Cameron Lukey, Brooke Mundy, Scarlett Rodd, Madeline Seymour, Ashlee Shone and Holly Shone.
Winner: Oliver Costley
Congratulations to all our award winners and finalists on their outstanding achievements. We also extend our sincere thanks to our coaches, managers, volunteers, families and supporters who contribute so much to sport at Waimea College.
We look forward to another exciting year of sport in 2027!
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