On Thursday 28 October Columba College held their annual Sports Awards in an extensively modified fashion. However, the students took it all in their stride, cheering and celebrating as their classmates crossed the stage.

We have had some incredible achievements throughout 2021 and below are a few of the special award winners at our evening.  

The Natasha Young Prize for Dedication to Coaching Junior Sport:
Brianna Horne

The Nichola Bennet Cup for Service to Coaching Sport:
Gemma O'Donnell

The Emma Hunt Cup for Excellence in a Non-School Sport:
Hannah Sime and Sophie Derbyshire

The Prize for the Highest Sporting Achievement of 2021:
Caitlin O'Brien

The Prize for the Runner-Up to the Best All-Round Year 8 Sportswoman:
Lula Joseph

Mrs Columbus Cup for the Best All-Round Year 8 Sportswoman:
Delilah Brown

The Prize for Runner-Up to the Best All-Round Junior Sportswoman:
Charli Sinclair and Zara Pratley

The Clouston Family Cup for the Best All-Round Junior Sportswoman:
Alexa Duff

Sports Personality Trophy:
Rachael Turner

The Ireland Cup for Integrity in Sport:
Caitlin O'Brien

S English and S Wood Cup for Commitment and Sportsmanship:
Madeline Loudon

The Moore Family Trophy for Impact and Leadership:
Rachael Turner

Shona Harvey 'Inspire and Excel' Cup:

Jorja Dinan

Sports Council Coach of the Year Award:
Jo Morrison - 10 A Netball

TEAM OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
Aerobics Open Pair
10 A Netball
Senior A Touch
Rowing U16 Four

The 2021 Columba College Sports Team of the Year
Senior A Touch (3rd in New Zealand)

The Prize for the Runner Up to the Hilary Sime Best All-round Senior Sportswoman:
Caitlin O'Brien

The Hilary Sime Best All-round Senior Sportswoman:
Jorja Dinan

At a Glance:

• 37 Blues Recipients
• 24 First Year Blues were awarded for various codes
• 32 Junior students were selected in a Senior A Team
• 68 Students were coaching sports teams
• 23 Students were referees, umpires or officials of sports
• 70 Otago Age Group Representatives
• 6 High Achiever Accolades
• 7 New Zealand Representatives

Congratulations to all of the outstanding students athletes who received awards at our prize-giving. It is a huge privilege to be recognised by your coaches, peers and our school.

We have built a strong foundation for sport here at Columba College. It is something to be incredibly proud of and we are extremely excited to see what we are capable of in the future. Bring on 2022!

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