Awards, Legends and All Black Captains

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MEDIA RELEASE: 5.06.07

Awards, Legends and All Black Captains.

Once again the high level of achievements of our Wellington Regions athletes over the last year have been reflected in the finalists named for the 2007 Radio Sport Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards.

For the tenth year the awards dinner will be held at the Duxton Hotel Wellington on Wednesday 6th June.

Eighteen sports are represented in the finalist list, indicating the diversity of talent in the region. Alongside traditional sports, the Radio Sport Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards also includes Underwater Hockey, Motorsport and Gym Sports in the list of finalists. Fourteen awards will be announced at the awards function which recognises the performance of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and administrators.

During the awards function the 540 guests in attendance will recognise three former sports greats as they will be inducted into the Sports Legends of Wellington Hall of Fame. The Legends concept honours athletes who have become icons in the sports arena.

The exciting run sheet for the evening will also include a question and answer commentary with three ex-Wellington All Black captains looking ahead to the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

The night will be toped off with the announcement of the Supreme Award - Radio Sport Wellington Sportsperson of the Year which will be judged from the winners of the respective categories.

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Radio Sport Wellington Sportsperson of the Year 2007 finalists are:

TUI SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Craig Bradshaw Basketball
Richard Mason Motorsport
Gareth Hyett Athletics
Stephen Fleming Cricket

DOMINION POST SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Lynnette Brooky Golf
Sheree Cartright Softball
Fleur Pawsey Multi Sports
Vicki Jones Triathlon

VECTOR TEAM OF THE YEAR
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Team Golf
Wellington Men’s Hockey Team Hockey
Hutt Valley Softball National League Women's Team Softball

GIBSON SHEAT COACH OF THE YEAR
Peter Miskimmin Hockey
Naomi Shaw Softball
Peter Russell Rugby
Stuart Jacobs Soccer

ASB EMERGING SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Rachel Mercer Road Cycling
Carl McKenzie Athletics
Tim Hodge Athletics
Jessica Penney Athletics

MERCURE HOTEL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Jeetan Patel Cricket
Piri Weepu Rugby
Brendon Pongia Basketball
Terry Serepisos General

EXODUS HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB CLUB TEAM OF THE YEAR
Te Aroha Softball Club Premier One Women’s Team Softball
Wellington Harrier Athletics Club W19 Relay Team Athletics
Western Suburbs Soccer Team Soccer

NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Andrew Carr Underwater Hockey
Pam Edwards Swimming
Robyn Dry Tennis

PELORUS TRUST ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
Tim Prendergast Athletics
Jayne Parsons Cycling
Paula Tesoriero Cycling

BDO SPICERS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Peter Wrigley Athletics
Liz Boon Netball
Wayne Saunders Softball
Devendra Patel Hockey
THE ANGUS INN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Nick Dixie Gym Sports
Gordon Dry Cricket
Sue Ryall Netball
Chris Hewson Road Cycling

The CARLTON PARTY HIRE WELLINGTON FAIR PLAY AWARD and the THE COMMUNITY TRUST OF WELLINGTON LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION TO SPORT category award winners will be announced on the night.

RADIO SPORT SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR The supreme award will be announced at the Awards Dinner, Wednesday 6 June at the Duxton Hotel Wellington.

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