The Basketball New Zealand Awards (BBNZ Awards) celebrate basketball in Aotearoa and acknowledge members of our basketball community who have given tirelessly to the sport.
For 2025, the BBNZ Awards will be celebrated in a variety of ways that best suit the particular award.
2025 BBNZ Awards
Tier 1 and 2 Awards: These top level awards will be presented and celebrated in Hamilton at the AGM mix and mingle, followed by recognition at the Trans-Tasman Throwdown later in the day.
Tier 3 and 4 Awards: A plan for the delivery of these awards is being worked on and will be updated soon.
About the BBNZ Awards
- The BBNZ Awards acknowledges members of our basketball community who have given tirelessly to the sport.
- The award structure has four tiers:
- Tier 1: Legends
- Tier 2: BBNZ Hall of Fame and exceptional services to basketball awards
- Tier 3: Annual awards for service and those currently involved in the game
- Tier 4: Long Service, Life Membership and Star Award
- The Awards Selection Committee is made up of these NZ Basketball Foundation members: Hilary Carr, Bill Eldred, Paul Stigley, Glenda Taylor and John Macdonald, also Mike Lacey & David Huxford – BBNZ (process and compliance only).
- Click here to see the full List of awards
- Check out our Past recipients
- View our Awards Nomination and selection criteria
