The WaiBOP Awards Night 2025 was held on 18th October, 2025, in Hamilton. The evening celebrated winners from across the WaiBOP leagues from 2025, as well as a number of legacy awards, celebrating 25 years of WaiBOP Football.  

The legacy selections include players, referees and coaches who have made an impact between 2000-2025.

Club Performance

The club with the highest average points total across all senior teams at a club, open to clubs with at least two senior teams.

The winning club had two senior teams who both did really well, averaging around 2.6 points per game.

Club performance 2025: Lakes FC

Community Team of the Year

The team with the best performance in a Waikato or Bay of Plenty senior league.

The winning team had a perfect season with 16 wins from 16 games, and claimed the Women's Bay 1 title. 

Community Team of the Year 2025: Whakatane Town AFC
 

Article added: Thursday 06 November 2025