Future recipients of Southland Sports Awards will be in good company with athletes the calibre of Jeff Wilson, Derek Turnbull, Donna Wilkins, Matt Randall and Glen McLeay among the previous winners.
Each year the achievements of Southland's top sporting stars are etched into history – from codes as varied as rugby and cycling to darts and clay target shooting.
We think success should be applauded and that's why Southland Vehicle Sales proudly sponsors the Team of the Year category – the national championship-winning Southland A netball team the most recent recipient.
With the aim of inspiring our local athletes and honouring their achievements and dedication, the Southland Sports Awards feature six other categories – senior, junior, coach, administrator, masters achievement and services to sport.
Whether it’s provincial, national or world championship glory that earned the award, celebrating the winners’ success underlines their value as role models in our community.