THE Hamilton Sportswoman of the Year awards have been abandoned for this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The dinner and awards night is traditionally on the last Tuesday of October, but the current restrictions around gatherings meant the Hamilton Branch of the Sportswomen’s Association of Australia will now turn their focus to next year.

Hamilton branch President, Lorraine Northcott said it was disappointing the awards night will be held over until next year.

“We are all devastated, it is the one big thing we do all year and we are as disappointed as everyone else,” she said.

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