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Official of the Year
2026 Community Winner - La Winitana - Rugby League
2026 Performance Winner - Zac Prendergast - Cycling
La Winitana - Rugby League
La Winitana has emerged as one of rugby league’s rising officiating talents, earning appointments across New Zealand Rugby League, Māori Rugby League and New South Wales Rugby League competitions in 2025 and 2026. She officiated the Wellington Women’s Grand Final, was named Referee of the Year by the Referees Association, and last year became the first woman appointed to referee Wellington Premier Men’s competition matches.
Zac Prendergast - Cycling
Zac Prendergast’s officiating year has seen him earn appointments with the Tour de France and Vuelta a España. He was selected to officiate by cycling’s top body, the Union Cyclist International, and also officiated the World Tour, World Cup, continental championship and para-cycling events across Asia and Oceania. His work at the highest levels has earned Zac international recognition as a trusted New Zealand official.
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