Alexandra kayaking gold medallist Finn Butcher waves to the crowd at the Paris Olympics. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES : Butcher Halberg Awards finalist

The T20 World Cup-winning White Ferns pose for a photo following their return home to Christchurch last month. : Butcher Halberg Awards finalist

New Zealand golfing great Lydia Ko reacts after being recognised for her qualification into the LPGA Hall of Fame during the LPGA Players Awards in Naples, Florida, last month. : Butcher Halberg Awards finalist

Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan celebrates after finishing third at the Portugal round of the JuniorGP World Championship. PHOTO: MANU TORMO : Butcher Halberg Awards finalist