NZMA Awards

In recent years we had been fortunate to have Michael Wray to compile a list of potential Athlete of the Year nominations. However, he is no longer involved, therefore were are relying on ATHLETES & COACHES to notify NZMA of performances that could merit an award.

Due to the disruption occurred in 2022 due to Covid, there were fewer opportunities for athletes to compete, therefore we have COMBINED 2022 & 2023 performances when selecting winners.

We will look the results for MAJOR events. All all other performances that occurred at Classic meeting or local interclub, if to up to the athlete or coach to submit a nomination form

Athlete of the Year Categories:
Sprints – Indoor 50m, 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m
Middle Distance – 800m to 3000m
Distance – 5000m & 10000m track, road, cross country, mountain & trail running
*Hurdles / Barriers – All hurdle and steeplechase events
Jumps – long, triple, high jumps & pole vault
Throws – shot put, discus, hammer, javelin & weight
Walks – All recognised distances
Combined Events – pentathlon, heptathlon & decathlon
* NOTE: Depending on the number of nominations for this section, the hurdles may be included in SPRINTS category and the steeplechase in the MIDDLE DISTANCE category.

NZMA Athlete of the Year Awards 2022-2023
NOMINATION FORM – 2022 & 2023 Calendar Year

To assist us with your nomination, please use the AGE GRADE CALCULATOR link below to work out the performance percentage using the 2023 age factors.

EML SPORTS – Masters Athletics Age Grading Calculator 2023

Please download the form and e-mail your nominations for the 2022-2023 calendar year ASAP to Ian Carter by January 10th 2024.

NZMA Colours Awards

NZMA Colours awards are awarded to athletes who:
# Set a world masters record
# Win a world masters title
# Achieve a performance of 95% or better on the WMA percentage tables. This may be revisited as the 2023 age factors generate a lower percentage.

The colours award comprises a NZMA gold brooch with red and black background with the word Colours and the year of the achievement.

NZMA Service and Merit Awards

NZMA Service and Merit awards are available to members who have given service to the association.
All members are eligible and this includes officials or others who have given the service to the association.

Service Award – 10 years of service to NZMA
Merit Award – 20 years of service to NZMA.

Nominations are called for with the notice of the NZMA Annual General meeting and must be submitted through the nominees NZMA centre.
The awards are presented at the NZMA Annual General Meeting or Awards Dinner.

Nominations are the responsibility of each Centre.
Non NZMA members are eligible for Service Awards only.
Nominations for the above awards are required to be submitted by 15 January in the following year.