Sports and Recognition Awards
The inaugural Canoe Racing New Zealand Sports and Recognition Awards was held Saturday 18th February 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Rotorua.
Congratulations to the following winners: Canoe Sprint Athlete of the Year - Lisa Carrington Marathon Athlete of the Year - BenFouhy Ocean Surf Ski Athlete of the Year - Katie Pocock Junior Athlete of the Year - Karina Radley Team of the Year - Lisa Carrington/Erin Taylor Coach of the Year - Gordon Walker Official of the Year - Deb Marras Volunteer of the Year - Richard Bicknell Club of the Year - Arawa Canoe Club
Life memberships were bestowed on: - Alan Thompson - Ian Ferguson - Paul MacDonald - Brett Leask - Dennis Rae Service Awards were given to: - Leigh Barker - Grant Restall An Excellence Award was presented to: - Lisa Carrington |
Lisa Carrington & Karina Radley Dennis Rae  Lisa Carrington,Grant Bramwell,Paul MacDonald, Erin Taylor 
Award recipients | 
Alan Thompson & Gordon Walker  Richard Bicknell with Deb Marras 
Ian Ferguson |