Established 1987
The Sportsperson of the Year is presented to the 'Best Performing ParaFed Canterbury Athlete'.
It was first presented in 1987 with the inaugural recipient being Paralympian Grant Buchanan. Except for 1991-93, when there were no awards function held, it has been presented every year.
There have been a total of 18 recipients. Dame Sophie Pascoe has received the award on a record number of 13 occasions. There have been joint recipients on two occasions.
YEAR | WINNER | SPORT |
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