MarkMT 68 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I guess no one should be surprised that the Halbergs turn out to be a media-driven popularity contest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I think that's exactly what it purports to be doesn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 http://www.halbergawards.co.nz/about-the-awards/judging-criteria/ The criterion for the supreme Halberg Award is: The Halberg Award will be awarded to the individual athlete, athlete in a team, or team whose achievement represented excellence in sport at the highest level. When voting the judges consider the following: Regarding the achievement, was it in that sport's 'pinnacle event' (eg Olympics, Paralympics, Rugby World Cup) Regarding the achievement, was it a world record, or world ranking or recognition (eg 'World Player of the Year'). Regarding the achievement, the quality of the field / competition the global nature of the sport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Yes but if you go down the academy, popular media is the most significant occupation represented Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hence my point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Indeed and agreed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 154 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Doesn't Rassy have a lock on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 99 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The halergs have never claimed to be anything other than a fundraising event for the halberg foundation. But they have become so boring and predictably mainstream that I gave up on them years ago. While I love rugby I don't think a sportsman should ever be the NZer of the year or be knighted just for being good at it. It just demeans them. Those awards should go to sports, business, arts people who have used their skills and notoriety for something other than their self aggrandisement. Sir Michael Jones for example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 99 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I've just visitedGllenfern Sanctuary on GBI and The late Tony Bouzaid illustrates my point. A great sportsman who has gone on to do something meaningful for the country. He should've got a gong long before Sir Graham Henry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,599 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I concur. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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