Congratulations to the following individuals and teams.

World Champs Award
Ngatu Lakers - Rangaunu (Tai Tokerau)
Manawaru - Mareikura (Te Uranga o Te Ra)

These two teams competed at the Bora Bora World Sprints 2002.

Awesome effort to the girls, their coaches, management team, parents and whanau.

Maori Sports Coach of the Year
Greg Brightwell - Mareikura (Te Uranga o Te Ra)

Greg has been instrumental in the development of the sport in NZ and has made a significant contribution within his region - consistently working with rangatahi.

Greg coached the Manawaru team for the 2002 Bora Bora World Sprints. Well done Greg.

This is an awesome achievement for Waka Ama and we are undoubtedly very proud of their achievements.