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Thursday, 3rd December 2026

Napier War Memorial Centre

Forsyth Barr Hawke’s Bay

Sport ​​​​​​​and Recreation Awards

Thank you to our sponsors and partners

The Forsyth Barr Hawke's Bay Sport and Recreation Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of our community, including its athletes, teams, clubs, coaches, and officials.

The awards celebrate innovation, excellence, and contributions to sport and recreation across Hawke’s Bay, from grassroots participation to elite performance.​​​​​​​




The nomination period for the Forsyth Barr Hawke’s Bay Sport and Recreation Awards 2026 is:

  • Nominations open: 31 August 2026
  • Nominations close: Sunday 4 October 2026 (entries close at midday)


Other key dates for the awards are:

  • Qualifying period: 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026
  • Finalists announced: 4 November 2026


Winners will be annouced at the awards function, held on Thursday 3rd December 2026 at the Napier War Memorial Centre

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