We welcome all clubs, players, coaches, referees, managers, friends and family to come together as we celebrate the 2026 football season.
Seating is limited and will sell out, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets early!
Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: Doors open at 6.00pm, with the event commencing at 6.30pm
Location: Harbourside Function Centre, 4 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD
Tickets: $80 per person or $800 per table of 10
Attire: Smart Casual
We are delighted to welcome Sir Ian Taylor as our guest for the 2026 Capital Football Awards where he will participate in a Q & A with Jason Pine. Sir Ian is one of New Zealand’s most respected innovators, entrepreneurs and storytellers, with a career spanning television, technology, business and international sport.
Growing up in Raupunga in Hawke’s Bay, Sir Ian’s journey has been anything but conventional. After completing a law degree at the University of Otago, he built a career in television, including presenting iconic programmes such as Play School and Spot On. In 1989, he founded Taylormade Productions, before establishing Dunedin-based Animation Research Limited the following year.
Through ARL and its sports division, Virtual Eye, Sir Ian and his team have become global leaders in sports technology and broadcasting. Their pioneering real-time 3D graphics and data visualisation have transformed how millions of fans experience sport, with technology used across some of the world’s biggest sporting events in cricket, golf, sailing, motorsport and baseball.
His contribution to innovation, broadcasting and business has earned him numerous accolades, including New Zealander of the Year in 2010, Outstanding Māori Business Leader in 2013, New Zealand Innovator of the Year in 2019 and Deloitte Top 200 Visionary Leader in 2020. In 2021, he was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to broadcasting, business and the community.
Sir Ian’s work extends across many sports, his connection to the wider sporting community makes him a fitting guest for the Capital Football Awards. His career has centred on finding new ways to tell the stories behind sport and connect fans more deeply with the action.
Sir Ian brings a unique perspective on innovation, leadership, teamwork and storytelling, and we are privileged to welcome him to share his experiences and insights with the Capital Football community
1. Goal of the Year (Watch the Nominations Here)
2. Club Programme of the Year
3. Club Moment of the Year
4. Club Team of the Year
5. Club Social Media Account of the Year
6. Personality of the Year
7. Club Administrator of the Year
8. Club Volunteer of the Year
9. Community Referee of the Year
The Capital Football Awards judging panel met on Friday 2nd October to review club and public nominations. We are pleased to announce finalists for the following awards.
Congratulations to all finalists selected – if you are a finalist, we will be in touch with details soon.
Women’s Central League Player of the Year
Men’s Central League Player of the Year
Men’s Central League 2 Player of the Year
Women’s Capital Premier Player of the Year
Men’s Capital Premier Player of the Year
Women’s 1 to 4 Player of the Year
Men’s Capital 1-4 Player of the Year
Women’s Young Player of the Year
Men’s Young Player of the Year
Masters Player of the Year
Wellington Local Player of the Year
Horowhenua/ Kapiti Local Player of the Year
Wairarapa Local Player of the Year
Senior Football Coach of the Year
Futsal Coach of the Year
Women’s Central League Referee of the Year
Men’s Central League Referee of the Year
Futsal Referee of the Year
Women’s Futsal Player of the Year
Men’s Futsal Player of the Year
Women’s Young Futsal Player of the Year
Men’s Young Futsal Player of the Year
Contribution to Futsal
PHOTOMAC Photographer of the Year
Match Programme of the Year
PFK Kendons Senior Club Championship
2026 Awards
1. Men's Central League Player of the Year
2. Men's Central League Select XI
3. Women's Central League Player of the Year
4. Women's Central League Select XI
5. Men’s Central League 2 Player of the Year
6. Men's Capital Premier Player of the Year
7. Women's Capital Premier Player of the Year
8. Men's Cap 1 -4 Player of the Year
9. Women's 1- 4 Player of the Year
10. Women's Young Player of the Year (U20 31 December 2025)
11. Men's Young Player of the Year (U20 31 December 2025)
12. Masters Player of the Year
13. Local League Wellington Player of the Year
14. Local League Horo/Kapiti Player of the Year
15. Local League Wairarapa Player of the Year
16. Senior Football Coach of the Year
17. Men's Futsal Player of the Year*
18. Women's Futsal Player of the Year*
19. Men's Young Futsal Player of the Year*
20. Women's Young Futsal Player of the Year*
21. Men's Futsal Select 5*
22. Women's Futsal Select 5*
23. Futsal Coach of the Year*
24. Contribution to Futsal*
25. Futsal Referee of the Year - Jake Piper Trophy
26. Men's Central League Referee of the Year**
27. Women's Central League Referee of the Year**
28. Community Referee of the Year - Wally Noon Memorial Trophy
29. Match Programme of the Year
30. Club Service Awards
31. Club Administrator of the Year
32. Club Volunteer of the Year
33. Club Social Media Account of the Year
34. PHOTOMAC Photographer of the Year***
35. Community Programme of the Year
36. Moment of the Year
37. Goal of the Year
38. Save of the Year
39. Club Team of the Year
40. Personality of the Year
41. Kendons Club Championship****
* A separate Futsal panel selects futsal award finalists and winners.
** Referee awards are decided via a referees awards panel.
***Photographers will separately submit their top 5 photos from the current season which this year's sponsor, Photomac, will judge.
**** Decided via accumulation of season points