Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association

Nominations are now open for the 2008 Victoria University Blues Awards. Blues are the highest recognition the university can give to people who have, by their sporting achievements, brought credit to the institution. Blues have been around for a long time, dating from the British universities. The very first Victoria University Blue was awarded in 1903 and has since seen athletes such as All Blacks Graham Mourie, Jerry Collins, and Conrad Smith, World Mountain Running Champ Kate McIlroy, and NZ Black Stick captain Suzie Pearce all honored with this distinction. Blues can be awarded in any sport. They are awarded by the Students’ Association (VUWSA), on recommendation of the Victoria University Blues Panel.

The premier awards include the:
2008 Sportsperson of the Year, the 2008 Maori Sportsperson of the Year, and the 2008 Sports Administrator of the Year.

If you have gained regional representative honors or higher you may be eligible for a sports award. If you have been successful in sports administration you may be eligible for an administration blue. The Blues standards and nomination forms are available from VUWSA, the VUW Recreation Centre and can be downloaded here:

Blues Nomination Form
Administration Nomination Form
Blues Criteria

The award ceremony itself is a grand occasion held in a formal setting with a 3 course gourmet meal provided. The ceremony attracts not only award recipients and their guests but also delegates from the local government, sporting institutions and other relevant industries. At recent ceremonies the guest speakers have included All Black Conrad Smith, NZ Sportswomen of the Year Kate McIlroy, as well as one of NZ’s most modern day adventurers Jamie Fitzgerald.

All enquiries to Brent on 463 5060 or brent@vuwsa.org.nz

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 4PM FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12th 2008.

Photos taken at the 2007 Blues Awards ceremony