Once again our Judges had a tough job picking out finalists for the award categories. We can't wait to find out who the winners are, and who will be the overall Sporting Excellence Award winner for 2017.

Thank you to the individuals who nominated their club or school sportspeople.  We love to learn about and share those success stories.

To nominees and finalists, we can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication this year.  We are tremendously proud of your efforts!

We must also acknowledge our generous sponsors, who are local business people. It is your support that makes these events happen. We look forward to seeing you all on the night, and being with our fantastic finalists.

Tickets for the event will be available from Eventfinda from the 14th November. Tickets are $35 and include light refreshments. Get your tickets quickly as there is limited seating available. It is always such a magical evening for all who attend so we look forward to seeing you at the Vodafone Events Centre on Sunday 26th November 2017.

The Finalists for Counties Manukau Sports Excellence Awards for 2017 are:

Wiri Licensing Trust - Administrator of the Year 
Jack Kani - Rugby
Clare Elson - Football
Cameron Wilson - Hockey
Phillip Tasmania - Rugby League
Martin Peat - Orienteering

Fast Track Insurance - Club of the Year
Counties Manukau Orienteering Club
Howick Pakuranga Hockey Club 
Howick Pakuranga  Swimming Club
Paul M Taekwando
Pukekohe Swimming Club

ReflectIcon - Coach of the Year 
Richard Kee - Athletics
Tusa Lafele - Rugby League
Jude Menezes - Hockey
Daniel Nemani - Weightlifting
Davida White - Rugby

Asics - Junior Sportsman of the Year
Seth Gibson - Softball
Jeremy Rogers-Rhind - Touch
Tupou Vaa'i - Rugby
Harvey Humber - Gymnastics
Daniel Whitburn - Triathlon
Eldon Kake - Touch
Daniel Williamson - Rowing

MIT - Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Sky Notter - Mounted Games
Theresa Ngata - Netball
Grace Schroder - Gymnastics
Taylor Chongnee - Softball
Madi Doar - Hockey
Lisa Putt - Athletics
Marieke Bavelaar - Underwater Hockey
Tupou Neiufi - Swimming

Lion Foundation - Junior Team of the Year
Howick College Premier Netball Team  
Southern Cross 1st X11 Rugby League Team 
Kings College No  1 Rowing Quad
Pukekohe Intermediate orienteering Team
Manurewa High School Premier Volleyball team

Southern Trust  - Referee / Official of the Year 
Joseph Green - Touch
Lakita Morris- Meredith - American Football
Justyne Matangi- Lui - Rugby League
Rachel Mc Aleer - Athletics
Sue Miller - Netball
Les Smith - Bowls
Shaz Papesch - Netball

Four Winds - Masters Award
Melissa Brearley-Tipene - Athletics
Kevin Johnson - Hockey
Marlies James - Football
Eddie Sutherland - Triathlon
Jonny McKee - Athletics
Mihi Joy Nemani - Weightlifting
Ross Brighouse - Orienteering

Auckland Council - Service to Sport 
Kaye Dey - Special Olympics
Robert Mc Burney - Special Olympics
Jim Coe - Surf Lifesaving
Christine Cleland - Netball
Kerry Bevan - Football
Noreen Cao - Tennis

Honda - Sportsman of the Year
Joseph Parker - Boxing
Arun Panchia - Hockey
Shea Ili - Basketball
Campbell Gibson - Softball
Charlie Faumauina - Rugby
Orbyn Leger - Rugby

Villa Maria - Sportswoman of the Year
Krysta Hoani - Softball
Samantha Harrison - Hockey
Victoria Subritzky-Nafatali - Rugby
Zoe Tolhopf - Softball
Portia Woodman - Rugby
Te-Kuru Ngata-Aerengamate - Rugby
Aotearoa ( Katie) Matau - Rugby

Premier Logos - Team of the Year
Manurewa Marlins Women
Pukekohe Metro CCricket Club
Cheer Dynamix Princess
Otara Barbell Weightlifting
Counties Stingray Womens Rugby League 
Counties Power Heat Rugby Team

The John Walker Find Your Field Of Dreams - Primary/Intermediate School of the Year
Holy Cross School Papatoetoe
Manurewa Central School
Mangere Central School
Papakura Intermediate
Redoubt North Primary School 
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate

Hynds - Secondary School of the Year 
Waiuku College
Southern Cross Campus

Lotto NZ - Volunteer of the Year
Natalie Goslin - Hockey
Leif Rennell - Football
Angelina Mizzibo - Tag
Bernadette Corcoran - Hockey
Vi Viniki - Tag & Touch
Mark Greenaway - Softball
Heather McLeod - Netball
Clare Elson - Football