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Honouring

Legendary players, coaches and personalities as outstanding achievers of New Zealand Squash

Inductees

Geoffrey Kingscote

Often termed the father of New Zealand squash.

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Long or Short?

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Murray Lilley

Shooting star of New Zealand squash and became one of the world’s leading players.

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National Awards


The Squash New Zealand National Awards have been running since 1974 and recognise excellence and dedication to squash in New Zealand. The National Awards ceremony itself is an annual event consisting of a formal dinner, a night of celebration and entertainment and has had some of New Zealand's biggest and most prestigious squash names attend.

The Awards cover the period  1 October - 30 September  each year and all performances to be considered for a National Award must fall within this period. The following National Awards recognise the excellence and dedication of athletes, volunteers, clubs, officials and coaches:


2024 Awards Winners

Congratulations to all those listed below, as well as those nominated.

Personality of the Year Oliver Dunbar
Chairman's Award John Fletcher
Club of the Year Devoy Squash & Fitness Centre
Volunteer of the Year Anneka Waterman
Derek Cook Memorial Trophy for Refereeing Chris Buckland
Referees Trophy for Personal Endeavour Glenn Carson 
Rob Roche Award (Meritorious Service to Masters) Gary Duberly
Foundation Coach of the Year Dino Michalakis
Development Coach of the Year Shelley Kitchen
Performance Coach of the Year Evan Williams
Most Improved Senior Player (Male) Oliver Dunbar
Most Improved Senior Player (Female) Ella Lash
Most Improved Junior Player (Male) Freddie Jamieson 
Most Improved Junior Player (Female) Ella Hill 

Who is in the New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame? 

The New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to recognise and honour the outstanding performance of players and achievements of coaches, administrators and other personalities within New Zealand Squash. Find out who has been honoured  here .

NZ Squash Hall of Fame - web

 


Other sports awards

  • Since the 1980's a number of New Zealand squash players have been recognised at the Halberg Awards. Find out more 
  • Since 1991, a number of New Zealand squash players have also been honoured at the Māori Sports Awards. Find out more 


 


Long or Short?

The story of NZ Squash.

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