NZ's sporting heroes gather ahead of Halberg Awards. / Getty
New Zealand’s sporting heroes will gather at Auckland’s Vector Arena tonight for the industry’s top awards bash.
The 53rd annual Halberg Awards is sure to attract a host of stars, dressed up to the nines as they prepare to celebrate the best of Kiwi sporting talent.
Lydia Ko and the All Blacks are expected to be the big winners of the night, but a massive year of international success means the competition will be hot.
Lydia Ko wins the Evian Championship. / Getty
Ko
is nominated for Sportswoman of the Year after becoming the world’s
top-ranked women’s golfer, and the youngest player to win a major. She
was also named the LPGA Tour Player of the Year.
The teenager has stiff competition from cyclist Linda Villumsen, canoer Lisa Carrington and champion swimmer Lauren Boyle.
The 18-year-old golf sensation will be hoping to continue her winning streak, after picking up the Young New Zealander of the Year award last night.
Dan Carter celebrates at the Rugby World Cup in London. / Getty
Fan favourite Dan Carter is up for Sportsman of the Year, and while rugby fanatics will be hoping to see him take home the award, Kane Williamson is a top contender too.
Fan favourite Dan Carter is up for Sportsman of the Year, and while rugby fanatics will be hoping to see him take home the award, Kane Williamson is a top contender too.
The cricketer had an amazing year, becoming the No.1 ranked test cricket batsman, and breaking the New Zealand record for most runs in a calendar year.
Also nominated are golfer Danny Lee and 2015 IndyCar Series winner Scott Dixon.
Sophie Pascoe won Disabled Sportsperson of the Year at the Halbergs in 2012. / Getty
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe will be hoping to bag another Halberg, having previously been named Disabled Sportsperson of the Year three times.
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe will be hoping to bag another Halberg, having previously been named Disabled Sportsperson of the Year three times.
The Paralympic medallist was nominated after picking up three golds, a silver and two bronzes the 2015 IPC Swimming World Championships.
Her competition includes shooter Michael Johnson, swimmer Nikita Howarth and skier Corey Peters.
The All Blacks celebrate after winning the 2015 Rugby World Cup. / Getty
World champions the All Blacks are up against the Black Caps and rowers Hamish Bond and Eric Murray for Team of the Year.
World champions the All Blacks are up against the Black Caps and rowers Hamish Bond and Eric Murray for Team of the Year.
But
sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke pose a real threat to the men in
black. The pair was nominated after winning all 22 of their regattas
last year, and earning a third world championship.
The Halberg Awards will be held at Auckland’s Vector Arena tonight, and SCOUT will have all the red carpet pics.
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