This annual prestigious ceremony was held at the Duxton Hotel, which hosted over 500 students from 45 Colleges all vying for Wellingtons top sports honours.

Aylmer was one of 4 who had been nominated by their schools for achievements in waka ama, the other 3 nominations were:

Kereama Ransfield - Rongotai College
Peter Goldsmith - Tawa College
Grace Katene - Mana College

As there is no official regional secondary schools waka ama event in the Wellington region. Waka ama is classed in the "Other Codes" category along side Yachting, Tae Kwon Do, Surf Lifesaving, Gymnastics, Marching, Shooting, and many other small sports codes.

Aylmer did well to reach his place as a finalist from 121 nominations in his category. It is with the achievements of these rangatahi and the acknowledgment from their schools that keeps waka ama strong and provides direction for the region and the clubs that support them.

"Okea ururoa nga mahi katoa"
Go hard in all that you do"

Charmaine Matiaha
Hoe Tonga President