Counties Manukau Sport in association with Franklin Local Board and Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Services is pleased to announce the finalists of this year's Franklin Junior Sports Awards 2019. 

Firstly a special thank you to our wonderful judges who worked hard to select your finalists and winners for each category. Also the generous team of local business people who support the event every year and will be presenting category prizes on the night. This celebration is also supported by Grassroots Trust, Lotteries Commission and Foundation North.

The ceremony will take place at Navigation Homes Stadium Pukekohe on Sunday 26 May, with Guest Speaker & local iconic Rugby legend Stephen Donald.  Tickets are available by contacting our Franklin Community Sport Broker - Sharm Leatham email: SharmL@cmsport.co.nz, or phone 021 907 223. 

Congratulations to all the young people who were nominated this year, it's fantastic learning about your achievements and we wish you all the best for your 2019 season. Good luck to all our finalists, we look forward to seeing you on stage.

Category Finalists:

Under 13 Sportsman, sponsored by Business Plus One

Max Hei Hei - BMX

Under 13 Sportswoman, sponsored by McDonalds Pukekohe

Portia Cowell - Softball

Alexia Thomas - Equestrian

Paiton Taylor - BMX

Caitlin Hull - Basketball

Under 16 Sportsman, sponsored by Pak'n'Save Pukekohe

Max Steel - Cricket

James McGuire - Orienteering

Hirini Holmes - Rugby League

Nathan Soma - Hockey

Leon Marconi - Cricket

Riley Slack - Hockey

Under 16 Sportswoman, sponsored by Flower & Gift Shoppe Pukekohe

Caitlyn Marx - Athletics, Cross Country, Orienteering

Bronwyn Mitchell - Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis

Paris Boyce-Bacon - Aerobics, Gymnastics

Siobhan Balle - Athletics

Alix Holgate - Gynmastics

Elizabeth Murphy - Swimming

Under 19 Sportsman, sponsored by Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Services

Jarney Proctor-Harwood - Rugby League

Harvey Humber - Gymnastics

Kailesh Leatham - Hockey

Reuben Crawford - Hockey

Liam Lawson - Motor Sport

Zac Dell - Swimming

Marcel Marconi - Cricket

Under 19 Sportswoman, sponsored by Malcolm Wrigley Insurance Services

Manisha Jeram - Hockey, Floorball

Kiana Swain - Swimming

Britney Cunningham-Lee - Football

Junior Coach, sponsored by Stirling Sports Pukekohe

Paris Boyce-Bacon - Gymnastics

Junior Official/Administrator, sponsored by The Village Bar & Kitchen Patumahoe

Finn Williams - Hockey

Bree Grant - Basketball

Ryan McConnell - Hockey

Junior Team, sponsored by Franklin Law Business Services Limited

Counties Manukau Hockey - Under 13 Girls A team 2018

Franklin Junior Sporting Excellence Award, sponsored by Malcom Wrigley Insurance Services

This award is presented to the overall winner from all the Category Winners at the ceremony

Franklin Junior Rising Star Award, sponsored by Shoe Science Pukekohe

This award is presented to one of the finalists identified as a rising sports star

Article added: Wednesday 15 May 2019