As a key sponsor of the Halberg Foundation, we would like to express our warmest congratulations to the winners of the 62nd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards - the nation’s pre-eminent event to honour and celebrate sporting achievements by New Zealand athletes, teams and coaches. The award winners were announced at a gala dinner on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at Spark Arena and broadcast live on Sky Sport.
The Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year award was won by Gordon Walker for the sixth year and accepted by Dame Lisa Carrington on his behalf (pictured below with partners Jan Etwell, Julia Gabrielle and Jennifer Caldwell and Halberg youth councillor Jaden Movold).
Recognised for his outstanding leadership in the sport of canoe racing, Gordon has led athletes like Dame Lisa Carrington to continued dominance on the world stage.
Finalists for the award included Jon Andrews (cycling-track), Aaron Osborne (canoe slalom), James Sandilands (athletics) and Cory Sweeney (rugby-sevens).
Buddle Findlay has been a key sponsor of the Halberg Foundation since 2016. The Foundation was founded by Sir Murray Halberg on the belief that all people, regardless of their ability, should have equal opportunity to enhance their lives through sport. Since 1963, the Foundation has worked hard to make Sir Murray's vision a reality for physically disabled New Zealanders.
Find out more about our Halberg Foundation sponsorship in our latest Tō Tātou Tiakitanga report.