Nominations open 15th May and close 1st July 2025

The Bowls New Zealand Summerset National Awards is an annual recognition and celebration of excellence within the New Zealand Bowls community.

We encourage our Clubs and Centre’s to submit nominations for the Bowls New Zealand Summerset National Awards to ensure our people get the recognition they deserve.

Award Categories

  • Club of the Year
  • Club Person of the Year
  • Greenkeeper of the Year
  • Umpire of the Year
  • Coach of the Year
  • Disabilities Player of the Year
  • Emerging Player of the Year
  • Male Player of the Year
  • Female Player of the Year

Nominations

  • Nominations open 15th May and close 1st July 2025
  • All nominations must be completed on the enclosed nomination forms (please note there is a different form for each award) with any supporting information attached.
  • Nominations can be put forward by anyone, including but not limited to, Clubs, Centre’s, and individual members. As many nominations can be put forward as required to recognise those within your Club and Centre.
  • If a nomination does not meet the criteria, it will not be accepted.
  • Nominations must relate to the period 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025.

Finalists/ Winner Announcement

  • Winners will be announced at the Bowls New Zealand Annual General Meeting on Saturday 6th September 2025.

Submitting Nomination Forms

Please send all completed nomination forms to:
Post: Bowls New Zealand, 105A Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland 1011
Attn: Martin Mackenzie

Email: martin@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz

Nominations must be received by Bowls NZ by the 1st July 2025.

If you have any queries about the awards or the process, please contact:
martin@bowlsnewzealand.co.nz or 021 966 016