Counties Manukau Sport has enjoyed a fantastic week showcasing the vibrant and exciting youth talent that is flourishing in Counties Manukau schools and clubs. With two Junior Sport Awards being hosted in Manurewa and Franklin this week, it has been inspiring to see the level at which our young athletes, coaches, officials, and teams are participating in, some athletes travelling overseas to Australia and Europe to follow their ambition.

Judges had to choose from an impressive list of nominations with finalists excelling locally and regionally, and many also achieving in national and international competition. Thank you Judges for undertaking a difficult task this year.

Special thanks also to the Manurewa and Franklin Local Board members who continue to support the Awards every year and ensure they can continue. We also acknowledge the many local business sponsors who gave generously, and along with Local Board members were pleased to take part by presenting the awards on stage.

Here are your winners for the 2019 Junior Sports Awards (for achievement in 2018 calendar year):

2019 Manurewa Junior Sports Awards

Under 13 Sportsman – Justice Pua, Athletics

Under 13 Sportswoman – Ashleigh Tuumaialu, Netball, Basketball, Tag 

Under 16 Sportsman – Jayden McCabe-Priestley, Softball

Under 16 Sportswoman – Charlize Fleming, Touch, Netball, Athletics

Under 19 Sportsman – Kacey Ngataki,Waka ama

Under 19 Sportswoman – Ricshay Lemanu, Rugby League, Tag 

Official of the Year – Joseph Green, Rugby league, Touch 

Coach of the Year – Thomas Bartlett, Basketball

Team of the Year – Manurewa Intermediate Girls Basketball

2019 Franklin Junior Sports Awards

2019 Franklin Junior Sporting Excellence Award - Liam Lawson, Motorsport

Under 19 Sportsman - Liam Lawson, Motorsport

Under 19 Sportswoman - Brittany Cunningham Lee, Football

Under 16 Sportsman - James McGuire, Orienteering

Under 16 Sportswoman - Elizabeth Murphy, Swimming

Under 13 Sportsman - Max Hei Hei, BMX

Under 13 Sportswoman - Paiton Taylor, BMX

Junior Team of the Year Award - Counties Manukau Hockey U13 Girls A Team 2018

Junior Official of the Year Award - Finn Williams, Hockey

Junior Coach of the Year Award - Paris Boyce-Bacon, Gymnastics

Rising Star Award - Harvey Humber, Gymnastics

More details about the 2019 Awards can be found here 

Article added: Wednesday 29 May 2019