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The longstanding tradition of the Blues recognises the effort, determination and grit needed to excel in both the academic and sporting fields and remains the highest sporting accolade in Aotearoa New Zealand’s tertiary system.

Massey’s Blues Awards will take place on Tuesday 14 October at 6pm via livestream. This year will see 176 Blues presented, along with one Sporting Excellence Award. There will be 14 athletes receiving a Blue in two sports and one athlete receiving a Blue in three. There will be one Sporting Excellence Award presented, recognising students who have achieved the same level of performance as a Blues recipient, but in roles such as officials, coaches or umpires.

Alongside celebrating Blues recipients, four major award winners will also be announced: Campus Sportsman of the Year, Campus Sportswoman of the Year, Distance Sportsman of the Year and Distance Sportswoman of the Year. The winners are selected by the Blues Selection Committee, with one named the overall Supreme Award winner.

Chair of the Blues Selection Committee Associate Professor Andrew Foskett says it’s always a rewarding challenge to select finalists.

“The calibre of our student athletes always makes the job tough. Each finalist has shown incredible commitment to both their sport and their studies and truly deserve this recognition. The bar is always set high, and every finalist represents the best of Massey. They should be incredibly proud of their dedication and excellence.”

Returning host, Olympic pole vaulter and alumna Eliza McCartney will be joined by first-time Blues host Eugene Hepi, Māori Student Centre Manager and former Manawatū Rugby Representative and former New Zealand Men’s Touch Black.

The Massey Tertiary Sportsman and Tertiary Sportswoman of the Year Awards will also be presented, recognising exceptional performance, achievement and growth by students who have represented the university at University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand (UTSNZ) events.

The night will not only celebrate the success of our student athletes, but also the memories, moments and mahi that make sport special.

Event details:

Time: 6pm

Date: Tuesday 14 October

Hosts: Eliza McCartney and Eugene Hepi

Register to watch the Blues Awards.

Finalists:

CAMPUS SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 FINALISTS

Logan Dittert – Archery

Chisora Hada – Archery

Anthony Massarotto - Canoe Polo

Reuben Nelley – Rugby

Fergus Eadie – Surf Life Saving & Swimming

CAMPUS SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 FINALISTS

Phoenix Reid – Artistic Roller Skating

Klara Richter – Canoe Polo

Alyssa Shepherd – Canoe Polo

Georgia Wheeler – Canoe Polo

Hannah Cross – Ice Hockey

Moana Courtenay – Rugby, Rugby League & Rugby Sevens

DISTANCE SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 FINALISTS

Oliver Puchner – Canoe Slalom 

Nic Woods – Hockey  

Ben Mason – Rowing

Niko Jones – Rugby

Oska Smith – Surf Life Saving

DISTANCE SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 FINALISTS

Olivia McTaggart – Athletics

Alicia Hoskin – Canoe Sprint

Kate Taylor – Football

Kaitlin Cotter – Hockey

Hannah Cotter – Hockey

Olivia Shannon – Hockey 

Amelia Walmsley – Netball

Tyla King – Rugby Sevens & Rugby League

SUPREME AWARD 2025

The Supreme Award winner is announced on the evening and is selected from the winners of all the major awards for 2025.