Four local snow sports athletes have been selected for the finals of the 63rd ISPS Handa Halberg Awards.

Snow Sports NZ said the Kiwi snow sports athletes and their teams “have once again punched far above their weight on a global scale”.

“We are so proud of each and every one of them for their achievements,” the organisation said.

The local snow sports finalists are Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (Wānaka) - 2degrees Sportswoman of the Year; Luca Harrington - ISPS HANDA Sportsman of the Year; Finley Melville Ives - Sky Sport Emerging Talent Award; and Hamish McDougall - Buddle Findlay Coach of the Year.

Alice Robinson of Queenstown has been named as a finalist for the 2degrees Sportswoman of the Year.

The Halberg Awards have announced 32 finalists across six categories, in a year “that has celebrated passion, determination, and inspiring moments”.

Find the full list of finalists here.

The winners will be announced on February 16, 2026 at the 63rd ISPS Halberg Awards in Auckland.

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