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New Zealand Motorcycle Awards to be held 24 May 2025 at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington
Motorcycling New Zealand is pleased to announce that after a four year hiatus we are pleased to bring back our Awards. These awards have always been a special way to recognise and celebrate the incredible achievements of our members. After such a long break, we cannot wait to shine a spotlight on those who have had incredible results, and made an impact in our sport.
These awards are open to both amateur and professional athletes that have excelled in motorcycle sport throughout the nomination period, whether that be internationally, nationally or regionally.
The Service to Motorcycle Sport award is awarded to members in a non-riding capacity that have given outstanding performance or service to the sport over a number of years.
2025 Nomination Form – Best Up and Coming Off Road Rider
2025 Nomination Form – Best Up and Coming Road Rider
2025 Nomination Form – Female Rider of the Year

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2021
AWARD | WINNER |
Male Rider of the Year | Hamish McDonald |
Female Rider of the Year | Courtney Duncan |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Off Road | Jack Symon |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Road | Zak Fuller |
Service to Motorcycling | Ken Dobson |
2018
AWARD | WINNER |
Male Rider of the Year | Shane Richardson |
Female Rider of the Year | Courtney Duncan |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Off Road | Dylan Ball |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Road | Rogan Chandler |
Service to Motorcycling | Robert (Bob) Grover |
2016
AWARD | WINNER |
Male Rider of the Year | Josiah Natzke |
Female Rider of the Year | Avalon Biddle |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Off Road | Courtney Duncan |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Road | Jacob Stroud |
Service to Motorcycling | Wendy Ashmore |
2014
AWARD | WINNER |
Male Rider of the Year | Jake Lewis |
Female Rider of the Year | Avalon Biddle |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Off Road | Josiah Natzke |
Best Up & Coming Rider – Road | Royd Walker-Holt |
Service to Motorcycling | Phil London |
2012
AWARD | WINNER |
Exceptional Achievement | Chris Birch |
Outstanding Female Contribution | Avalon Biddle |
Best Up & Coming Talent – Off Road | Micha McGoldrick |
Best Up & Coming Talent – Road | Jake Lewis |
Service to Motorcycling | Bill Buckley |
Media Award | Andy McGechan |