End of Year Awards

About the Awards

Award categories, information, and nomination form below 

Categories – 

Candidates may be nominated in one or more categories using the form below.

• Senior Sportsperson of the Year– recognising the achievement/s of the top player who by his/her performance, service and example has performed to a high level and expressed the ideals of fair play and exemplary conduct.

• Most Improved Senior Player – open to any senior player who has competed in a BC tournament, interclub, or taken part in a BC coached squad during the qualifying period.  It is to recognize improvements in players skills and/or attitude.  This award may be decided by the coach/selectors if appropriate.

• Junior Sportsperson of the Year – recognising the achievement/s of the top junior player, boy or girl, who by his/her performance and example has performed at a high level. Junior is defined as eligible for play in Under 19 for the current season.

• Most Improved Junior Player – open to any junior player who has competed in a BC tournament, or taken part in a BC coached squad during the qualifying period.  It is to recognize improvements in players skills and/or attitude.  This award may be decided by the coach/selectors if appropriate.

• Masters (35+) Personality of the Year – this award is for a masters player (35+) who has made significant contributions to the badminton community, demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the game. The nominee should inspire others through their passion, integrity, and commitment both on and off the court.

• Masters (35+) Performance of the Year Award – this award is for a masters player (35+) who has demonstrated outstanding performance in badminton at either regional/national or international levels. The nominee should exhibit exceptional skill, consistency, and achievements in competitions inspiring others through their dedication and excellence.

• Team of the Year – recognising any age group, club, school or representative team from within the Badminton Canterbury area which has performed to a high standard and shown the ethics of fair play and exemplary conduct.

• Coach of the Year* – recognising the outstanding contributions and achievements by a coach (age group, school or representative) during the qualifying period.

• Club Coach of the Year – recognising the outstanding contributions and achievements by an individual for coaching provided within an Badminton Canterbury affiliated club during the qualifying period.

• Technical Official of the Year* – recognising the outstanding contributions by a court official within the Association during the qualifying period.

• Administrator of the Year* – recognising the outstanding contributions by an administrator during the qualifying period.

• Volunteer of the Year – this award is open to all individuals who are not paid employees of any Club, Association or National Body.

• Outstanding Service to Club Badminton – for an outstanding contribution to a Badminton Canterbury affiliated club within the qualifying period

• Service to Badminton Canterbury – this award is for an outstanding contribution to Badminton Canterbury. Open to ALL. This award is to recognise the most significant contribution by an individual during the qualifying period.

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Please ensure you read through the terms and eligibility here:

1. All badminton players, coaches, administrators and volunteers are eligible for the awards.
2. Qualifying period is October 2024 to September 2025 with nominations closing at 5pm on Friday 17th October 2025.
3. There is no restriction on the number of times an award can be won by an individual or team.
4. There is no restriction on who may nominate a person/team to any particular category.
5. Player nominees must take part in a badminton competition within the Badminton Canterbury geographic area as defined by Badminton NZ, such competition to be recognised and/or supported by Badminton Canterbury.
6. Nominees must consent to their personal details being included in the nomination form.
7. The judging panel shall be appointed by the Badminton Canterbury Board and may include an independent representative/s.
8. Successful nominees will be recognised at the Badminton Canterbury Awards night to be held on Saturday 22nd November 2025 in the George Miller Room at Badminton Hall
9. Successful Nominees in the categories marked * (“Coach of the Year”, “Technical Official of the Year” and “Administrator of the Year”) will be forwarded to Badminton New Zealand as nominees for the Badminton New Zealand Awards in the same categories.
10. Nomination forms may be:
    • delivered: Badminton Canterbury office (Badminton Hall) or leave in the Results Box if the office is closed
    • emailed: jo@badmintoncanterbury.com
    • posted:  PO Box 2497, Christchurch 8140
    • completing the form below and submitting

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5pm Friday 17th October 2025