Raipoia Whakataka-Brightwell, winner of the Parker Family Endeavour Cup for her overall contribution to the sport of outrigger canoeing. Rapoia paddles with the Waka-Ama Club.

Megan Shepherd received two trophies for Junior Sportswoman and Junior Sportsperson of the Year. Megan won gold at the Oceania Champs in Sydney defeating competitors twice her weight. Gisborne's Judoka of the Year won National titles in 3 classes.

John Hughes pulled off a spectacular coup as organiser of this year's extremely successful Sports Awards Dinner which raised funds for CCS.

Lynda Gaukrodger (Right) and Nicola Packman, the GGHS champion secondary school duathlon team were presented with the Junior Sports Team award by Leigh Gibbs (Left).

Doug Callahan received the Gisborne Roundtable Sports Award for dedication and contribution to trampolining, surf lifesaving and diving.

The GBHS First XV team was worthy of it's selection as Sports Team of the Year after winning every tournament and trophy available last year. Daniel Godbold accepted the trophy from guest speaker Kathrine Switzer.

Sports woman of the Year for her success in the sport of outrigger canoeing was Ngaroma Ngata. Ngaroma has a sporting history in athletics, swimming, fencing, netball, karate and aerobics.

Lytton High School cricket team Captain Richard Karaka received the Firestone Fairplay Award from Wayne Callaghan.

Surfer Maz Quinn's father Gary accepted his award for Junior Sportsman of the Year. Maz is currently in Sydney after a sensational year which saw him placed in many open and junior events as well as winning the Quicksilver NZ Open Championships.

Tina Karatiana was awarded the Gisborne Business and Professional Women's Club trophy for services to sport by a woman. Sheis pictured with Kathy Sheldrake who presented the award.