Award categories

The following awards are presented at the ISPS Handa Halberg Awards:

  • Halberg Award (the ‘supreme’ award) 
  • ISPS Handa Sportsman of the Year (eligible for the supreme Halberg Award)
  • High Performance Sport New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year (eligible for the supreme Halberg Award)
  • ISPS Handa Para Athlete/Team of the Year (eligible for the supreme Halberg Award)
  • ISPS Handa Team of the Year
  • Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year
  • Sky Sport Emerging Talent Athlete of the Year 
  • New Zealand’s Favourite Sporting Moment of the Year– decided by public vote 
  • Sport New Zealand Leadership Award – managed by Sport New Zealand