• Member of the NZ Junior Team Championships U13 team
• Play up an age gropu to U15’s at the South Island Junior Team Champs.
• Winner of the U13 South Island Boy’s Singles and Mixed Doubles, 2nd in doubles.
• Won the Otago U13 Boys singles and Mixed Doubles.
• Always has a good attitude on court and good commitment to training.

“An inspiring figure in our badminton community — not only through their passion for the sport but also through the way they bring out the best in others. Their integrity, sportsmanship, and unwavering commitment shine both on and off the court”

• Leads by example; supports teammates, celebrates every small win, and always reminds everyone that badminton is not just about competition but about community and joy.
• Their positivity, humility, and encouragement have strengthened our team spirit and inspired players of all levels

• Continuing to inspire generations of badminton players through his playing and coaching across all age groups.
• Competing in the World Masters Games in Taiwan
• Competed in BWF World Senior Championships in Pattaya, Thailand.
• Member of the Wisden Cup team, a senior and junior rep coach, a coach for Mainland

Award accepted on behalf by Mark Revis, donator of the trophy

• Narrow loss to North Harbour on day 1 (count back 310 – 293 points)
• Narrow loss to Auckland on day 2 (count back 305 – 281 points)
• Auckland and Canterbury both finishing with two losses, Canterbury secured second place with 41 games won to Aucklands 39
• These results demonstrate that the significance lies not only in the overall tie outcomes but also in the performance of each individual game and point within the tie.
• Players: Aaron Hu, Ethan Shen, Katrina Huang, Marco Sun, Sukhsehaj Kaur
• Coach: Yuko Black
• Manager: Jason Sun

• Passionate about developing badminton and maximizing the use of our facility,
• Always ready to step in and address any needs that arise – whether it’s fixing something that needs attention, or giving their time in any way possible, they are always on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• A dedicated board member since 2023 he volunteers his time at meetings, consistently contributes to the manual preparations for the Canterbury Open and has taken on various maintenance tasks around the facility – often fixing things at very short notice!  This alone has literally saved us thousands of dollars in hiring subcontractors. 
• Also a volunteer for our new Pickleball program during off-peak weekday hours and has stepped in as a Shuttle Time coach at a school, demonstrating their willingness to go above and beyond.
• They do all of this without ever seeking recognition, and we deeply appreciate their unwavering support and dedication

• Worked for the past few years as the lead coach of Badminton Canterbury’s Para Badminton programme. This programme has developed to a point where 4 of the programmes participants represented New Zealand at the Victor Oceania Para Badminton Championships and Para Badminton International in Australia.
• As well as on court preparation, she also assisted with funding applications, on court classification process and also organised a ‘retro’ fundraiser evening
• Iinstrumental in getting Badminton Oceania to Christchurch to deliver the first Para Badminton Training camp in the South Island, where she coached alongside Ian Bridge from Australia.
• Developed a beginner para badminton programme which saw 2 new para badminton players
• An active Shuttle Time working in schools, attending events such as Halberg games, disability play partnership and covering adult rep programmes
• Invited to attend the BWF Female Coaches Mentorship Programme 2025 in France!
• She has done all this while juggling her own training and aspirations as a para badminton player!

• Significant dedication shown towards the development of young badminton players, both this year and in previous years.
• Club coaching involves skill levels ranging from first-timers to competitors and rep players. Sessions meet these kids’ needs, helping them enjoy the game and become more competitive
• Delivers sessions that are are engaging, fun and often light-hearted, while still developing skilled badminton players. Sessions involve a variety of activities, specific skill, and court-play and games.
• Recognition and competition have always been essential elements of the acknowledgement of player achievement.
• The continued success and strength of Lincoln Badminton Club can be in no-small-part attributed to the development of its young players, and this coaches efforts. 
• This coach is quick to nominate others for recognition but seldom seeks it for himself.

• Volunteers at events here in Christchurch and around New Zealand.
• A well-respected umpire, and we are fortunate to have them here in Christchurch
• Is an inspiration to more technical officials along the pathway.

• Nominated for Volunteer of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Outstanding Service to Club Badminton and also Outstanding service to Badminton in Canterbury, their contributions to the sport are truly remarkable.
• As the only club in Canterbury with paid staff they have a unique role compared to others working in a volunteer capacity, administering their club – the School of Badminton.
• Beyond their club duties, they play a crucial role in helping families fundraise for the NZ Junior Team Championships and encouraging players to participate.

• Seamlessly this person running two of our biggest tournaments — the St Paddy’s and Canterbury Open — a task she has carried out faultlessly every year since 2016.
• Her professionalism is recognised not just locally but nationally, with Badminton New Zealand holding her in high regard for her outstanding ability to deliver top-quality events.
• As our Masters Convenor since 2018, she has taken on the huge responsibility of organising all South Island team events held in Christchurch, as well as coordinating travel and accommodation when the events are hosted elsewhere. 
• She has also contributed her time in the past to running junior tournaments, and since 2017 has served as our Bar Manager, ensuring everything runs smoothly and compliantly behind the scenes.