The Wellington Hockey Awards 2025 brought the community together for a night of celebration, recognising the players, coaches, managers, volunteers, officials, and clubs who make our game thrive. With more than 150 community nominations and strong representation across all levels of hockey, the evening was a true reflection of the passion and commitment within our region.
Representative Awards
Representative Manager of the Year: Debbie Te Awhe
Representative Coach of the Year: Allan Carson & Amy Robinson
Representative Team of the Year: Wellington U18 Girls Black
Masters Awards
Female Masters Player of the Year: Rachel Lilley
Male Masters Player of the Year: Ed Rafferty
Spirit of Masters: Caine Henwood
Players’ Player of the Year Awards
U18 Girls Black – Niniwa Roberts Medal: Greer Thornton
U18 Girls Gold: Lynmari Lazenby
U18 Boys – Umesh Parag Medal: Zac Fowler
NHC Tier 2 Women: Maia Williams
NHC Tier 2 Men: Matthew Parry
NHC Tier 1 Women – Suzie Muirhead Medal: Maddie Story
NHC Tier 1 Men – Jack Tynan Medal: Patrick Madder
Overall Players of the Year
Female Player of the Year: Riana Pho
Male Player of the Year: Patrick Madder
Community Awards
Community Coach of the Year: Levi Loudon for inspiring growth at Rongotai College and beyond.
Community Official of the Year: Max Wallace for his consistency, fairness, and mentoring of junior umpires.
Community Administrator of the Year: Brianna Thompson (Victoria University) for being the heartbeat of her club.
Community Volunteer of the Year: Quintin Pinchin for his unwavering support and energy at St Pat’s Silverstream.
Umpiring & Officiating Awards
Most Improved Junior Female: Maya Gourley
Most Improved Junior Male: Cameron Jaine
Youth Female Umpire of the Year: Selina Akavi
Youth Male Umpire of the Year: Jack Campbell
Senior Official of the Year: Lexie Etherington
Service to Umpiring & Officiating: Josh McDougall
Secondary School Awards
Secondary School Team of the Year: St Patrick’s College Silverstream 1st XI
Secondary School Girls Player of the Year: Jada Ropitini (St Orans College)
Secondary School Boys Player of the Year: Kyle Keene (St Patrick’s College Silverstream)
Club Awards
Women’s Club Team of the Year: Toa Premier 4 Women
Men’s Club Team of the Year: Hutt United Premier 2 Men
Tom Fergusson Memorial Trophy (Club of the Year): Wellington Indian Sports Club
Special Awards
Governance Cup 2025: Gareth Jeune
Most Valuable Person (MVP): Alistair McIntyre
Congratulations to all our 2025 award winners and nominees!
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15 October 2025
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