2026 Wellington Hockey Awards Finalists Announced!

The stage is set for the 2026 Wellington Hockey Awards Evening, as we get ready to celebrate the incredible people, teams and achievements that have shaped another fantastic year of hockey across our region!

Tonight, Tuesday 20 October, our hockey community will come together at the Harbourside Function Centre to recognise the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, administrators and teams who have made a difference throughout the 2026 season.

From those achieving success on the turf to the dedicated people working behind the scenes, these awards are an opportunity to celebrate the passion, commitment and community spirit that make Wellington Hockey special.

We are excited to announce our 2026 Wellington Hockey Awards finalists!

Community Awards

Recognising the people who generously give their time, energy and dedication to supporting and growing hockey in Wellington.

Community Coach of the Year

• Kate Harford

• Tim Henderson

• Richard Jaine

• Allister McIntyre

• Hugh Rosemergy

Community Administrator of the Year

• Blair Bradley

• Angela Hawkey

• Norma McCarty

• Glen Stricot-Tarboton

• Rebecca Till

• Jayne Winfield

Community Official of the Year

• Arna Hannan

• Iain Hawke

• Hamish McNelly

• Dan Morales

• Grayson Rowse

• Max Wallace

Community Volunteer of the Year

• Deborah Anderson

• Kate Harford

• Hemant Lala

• Gabbrielle Ross

• Sarah Sherriff

Officiating Awards

Celebrating the development, achievements and outstanding contributions of our umpires and officials across all levels of the game.

Most Improved Junior Female Umpire

• Maya Gourley

• Charlee Shirley

• Harriet Topp

Most Improved Junior Male Umpire

• Finn Fraser

• Cameron Jaine

• Hamish Luscombe

Youth Female Umpire of the Year

• Selina Akavi

• Ashley Hanaray

• Sienna Rozing

Youth Male Umpire of the Year

• Jack Campbell

• Tane Falconer

• Gareth Lock

• Hamish McNelly

• Max Wallace

Senior Official of the Year

• Steven Dyhrberg

• Viv Dyhrberg

• Josh McDougall

• Stephen McLachlan

Service to Umpiring & Officiating

• Steven Dyhrberg

• Josh McDougall

• Max Wallace

• Kieran Wells

Secondary School Awards

Recognising the outstanding performances and achievements of our emerging talent across Wellington secondary school hockey.

Secondary School Team of the Year

• Queen Margaret College 1st XI

• Sacred Heart College 1st XI

• Wellington College 1st XI

• Wellington Girls' College 1st XI

The evening will also acknowledge our outstanding secondary school players, including those nominated for the College Sport Wellington Girls' and Boys' Hockey Player of the Year awards.

Club Awards

Celebrating the teamwork, success and achievements of our clubs and teams throughout the 2026 season.

Women's Club Team of the Year

• Hutt United Premier 1 Women

• Hutt United Premier 2 Women

• Toa Premier 4 Women

Men's Club Team of the Year

• Hutt United Premier 2 Men

• Tawa Titans M2

• WISC Premier 3 Men Randwick

Tom Ferguson Club of the Year

• Karori Hockey Club

• Naenae Hockey Club

• Tawa Titans Hockey Club

Masters Awards

Recognising the dedication, performances and continued passion for hockey within our Masters community.

Masters Female Player of the Year

• Jan Dixon

• Lucy Lawlor

• Rachel Lilley

• Rhonda Maindonald

• Hannah Richardson

Masters Male Player of the Year

• Rob Bicknell

• Sheldon Bruce

• Andrew Herrick

• Iain McPeake

• Mitesh Patel

• Vijay Soma

Representative Awards

Celebrating the outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment of those representing Wellington on the regional and national stage.

Representative Coach of the Year

• Hemant Lala

• Collette McKenzie

• Kerry Thomas

Representative Manager of the Year

• Andrea Hughes

• Helen Manning

• Bev Robinson

Representative Team of the Year

• NHC Premier Men

• NHC Premier Women

• U16 National Girls

Celebrating Our Hockey Community

Alongside these awards, the evening will recognise our representative Players' Player recipients, special contributions to Wellington Hockey, and our Female and Male Players of the Year.

A huge congratulations to all our 2026 finalists! Being recognised is a reflection of the contributions you have made to hockey in Wellington, and we thank everyone who has helped make this season another memorable one.

We also extend our thanks to those who submitted nominations and helped recognise the people who make our hockey community so special.

The winners will be revealed tonight! Keep an eye on our Wellington Hockey social media channels as we celebrate the achievements of our 2026 award recipients.

Good luck to all our finalists, and we look forward to a fantastic evening celebrating Wellington Hockey!