The sport’s most prestigious honour, the Dame Lois Muir supreme award, was presented to Karin Burger.
The award recognises the best netballer across all elite competitions and Silver Ferns campaigns.
Steel midcourter Heffernan was named the Silver Ferns player of the year, capping off an exceptional season on the international stage, while Te Ata Hassan claimed the National Netball League player of the year award following a standout domestic campaign.
Rising star and Southern Steel defender Munro-Nonoa enjoyed a standout year, claiming both the aspiring Silver Fern award and New Zealand under-21 player of the year, underlining her impact and promise on the national stage.
Maddy Gordon was recognised by fans nationwide, receiving the Silver Ferns fan favourite award, while Peta Toeava was named ANZ Premiership player of the year.
Coaching and officiating excellence were also celebrated, Donna Wilkins awarded ANZ Premiership coach of the year and Eastern Southland’s Kristie Simpson and Gareth Fowler named joint winners of ANZ Premiership umpire of the year.
At community and pathway level, Avah Sila was recognised as secondary schools player of the year, while Geni Ah Tong received National Netball League coach of the year honours.
Caleb Binns was named National Netball League umpire of the year, and former Silver Ferns and Otago Rebels defender Anne Harrison received the outstanding contribution to netball by a technical official award. — Allied Media
