People, passion, and performance were all celebrated at the 2025 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.
Held at the Lake Wānaka Centre, the annual awards, hosted by Sport Central, brought together 200 people from the region’s sporting whānau for a memorable celebration of not just sporting excellence, but the spirit, passion, and people who make Central Otago such a powerhouse of sporting talent.
Sport Central extends its warmest congratulations to all award winners, nominees, and those who continue to give their time, energy, and passion to sport in Central Otago.
The 2025 winners are:
Gary Anderson Sound and Vision Sportswoman of the Year: Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (Snowboard Big Air & Slopestyle)
Central Lakes Construction Sportsman of the Year: Finn Butcher (Kayak Cross)
Gallaway Cook Allan Junior Sportsman of the Year: Luke Harrold (Freeski Halfpipe)
Health 2000 Wānaka Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Heidi Winter (Ice Swimming)
Jennian Homes Team of the Year: Sky City Stampede (Ice Hockey)
Workplace First Aid Coach of the Year: Nils Coberger (Alpine Ski Racing)
Otago Polytechnic Para Athlete of the Year: Adam Hall (Skiing)
Ray White Wānaka Junior Spirit of Central Otago Award: Ryan Enoka (Athletics, Karate & Rugby)
Wānaka Physiotherapy Senior Spirit of Central Otago Award: Shane Norton (Football)
Findex Official of the Year: Adam Nagy (Ice Hockey)
John Fitzharris Trophy for Services to Sport: Flick Wallace (Snow Sports)
Forsyth Barr Supreme Award - Bruce Grant Memorial Trophy: Finn Butcher
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