Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce that Vantage Black Sticks Girls’s goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon has been nominated for the FIH Girls’s Goalkeeper of the 12 months on the 2025 FIH Hockey Stars Awards.
Grace’s nomination locations her alongside the world’s elite, with Anne Veenendaal (Netherlands) and Liu Ping (China) additionally shortlisted for the distinguished world award. The nomination follows a standout 12 months for Grace, who just lately claimed each Participant of the 12 months and Gamers’ Participant of the 12 months honours on the Vantage Black Sticks Annual Awards.
Her performances on the FIH Nations Cup and Oceania Cup have been world-class, constantly delivering underneath stress and main New Zealand to success in back-to-back shootout finals. Recognized for her calm presence, management, and unmatched shot-stopping means, Grace has set a brand new benchmark for goalkeeping excellence, inspiring each teammates and followers alike.
“This recognition is an unbelievable achievement for Grace and a mirrored image of her world-class consistency, professionalism, and keenness for the Black Sticks,” mentioned Phil Burrows. “We encourage our complete hockey neighborhood to get behind her and present the world the energy of New Zealand hockey.”
The FIH Hockey Stars Awards are the game’s highest particular person honours, celebrating gamers who’ve delivered distinctive performances throughout all main worldwide competitions, together with the FIH Professional League, Continental Championships, and FIH Nations Cups.
Voting is now open to the general public, and each vote counts!
HOW TO VOTE:
Go to the official FIH voting web page:
https://www.fih.hockey/occasions/hockey-stars/ballot Voting closes 16 November 2025.
Let’s get behind Grace O’Hanlon and present our help for one of many world’s finest goalkeepers.
