The 2024 CRNZ Sport and Recognition Awards will be held on Saturday 8 February at Lake Tikitapu, following the days racing at the Tikitapu 2 canoe sprint event.
We encourage all paddlers and supporters to stay after racing to recognise and acknowledge the awards winners and their achievements and contributions to our sport. This will include a BBQ for everyone.
Nominations will be open from 1st October – 1st November 2024 (11.59pm) though the online nomination form here.
Anyone can nominate someone for a CRNZ award.
Nominations made by a club must be endorsed by 2 club officers.
The qualifying period is from 1 October the previous year to 30 September or current year.
If you have any questions, please contact CRNZ staff or email info@canoeracing.org.nz
Female Canoe Sprint Paddler of the Year – Lisa Carrington
Male Canoe Sprint Paddler of the Year – Peter Cowan
Marathon Paddler of the Year – Emma Kemp
Ocean Ski Athlete of the Year – Danielle Richards
Junior (18&U) Athlete of the Year – Jacqueline Kennedy
23&U Athlete of the Year – Olivia Brett
Masters Paddler of the Year – Garth Spencer
Team of the Year – NZ Womens K4 -Lisa Carrington, Alicia Hoskin, Tara Vaughan, Olivia Brett
Coach of the Year – Gavin Elmiger
Official of the Year – Matt Warren
Volunteer of the Year – Florin and Florina Pirnea
Club of the Year – Hawkes Bay Racing Club
Spirit of Paddling – Paul Randall
