The information below outlines the eligibility rules for each of the Major Award Categories (including the supreme Halberg Award, Sportsman, Sportswoman, Disabled Sportsperson, Team, Coach)
General Eligibility
• Only sporting achievements within that calendar year, i.e. 1 January to 31 December, are eligible.
• Sporting achievements in New Zealand and overseas are eligible.
• The supreme Halberg Award winner is chosen from the winners of the Sportsman, Sportswoman, Disabled Sportsperson & Team award categories.
Sportsman & Sportswoman
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen, or hold a Resident or Permanent Resident Visa.
(NB an athlete in a team is eligible for the Sportsman/woman categories).
Disabled Sportsperson
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen, or hold a Resident or Permanent Resident Visa.
• Must be a Classified disabled athlete or team.
(NB Classified disabled athletes are only eligible for the Disabled Sportsperson award - not Sportsman, Sportswoman or Team).
Team
• Must be either:
1. A New Zealand representative team (ie representing a NZ National Sports Organisation), or
2. A team that is a registered New Zealand entity.
(NB two or more people are considered to be a team, eg a rowing pair).
Coach
• Must be a New Zealand Citizen, or hold a Resident or Permanent Resident Visa.
(NB New Zealanders coaching athletes/teams from other countries are eligible).