The 2016 Namibia Sports Awards' shortlist of nominees was revealed at the Namibia Sport Commission today. Chairperson of the panel of judges at this year's Sport Awards, Lesley Tjiueza, today revealed the names of shortlisted athletes who made it to the Sports Awards, which are set for the 28th October in Windhoek. 2015's Sportman of the year boxer Paulus Ambunda alongside Rudolp Woolman for Karate and Mynhardt Kauanivi for Athletics have been shortlisted for Sportman of the year, while Cyclist Vera Adrian, shooter Gaby Ahrens and runner Beata Naigambo have been shortlisted for Sportwoman of the year. According to Tjiueza, the judges are looking for excellence and transparency, “This year we are looking at excellence and transparency and we were very strict with nominations and criterias.” The Namibia Sports Awards are presented annually to deserving sport persons who have attained outstanding achievements and contributed significantly towards Namibia's thrive for sports excellence. Here are the shortlisted candidates and their categories for this year. 1. Nampower sportman with disability of the year 1. Ananias Shikongo NNPC 2. Johannes Nambala NNPC 3. Ruben Soroseb NNPC 2. Nampower sportwoman with disability of the year 1. Johanna Benson NNPC 2. Rosa Mandjoro NNPC 3 Nampower junior sportwoman with disability of the year 1. Lahja Omagano Ishitile NNPC 2. Kertu Namutenya Kapweya NNPC 3. Catlin Jane Botha NNPC 4..Nampower junior sportman with disability of the year 1. Abraham Hafenanye NNPC 2. Mateus Kambundu NNPC 3. Alfred Meno Albertu NNPC 5 MTC sportman of the year 1. Paulus Natangwe Ambunda BCB 2. Rudolph De Wet Moolman Karate 3. Mynhardt Mbeumuna Kauanivi Athletics 6..MTC sportwoman of the year 1 Vera Adrian Cycling 2 Gaby Ahrens Shooting 3..Beata Naigambo Athletics 7..MTC junior sportman of the year 1. Delano Muller Kickboxing 2. Herbet Wolfgang Peters Cycling 3. Burger Rowan Karate 8..MTC junior sportwoman of the year 1. Dunell Van Taak Hockey 2. Cassandra Knouwds Karate 3. Mayvonne Swart Karate 9..NBL Sport team of the year 1. Senior Wowen Hockey 2. Namibia National Rugby team Rugby 3. 4x 100 Namibia Relay team NNPC 10. FNB Most Improved sportsperson of the year 1. Matias Hamunyela BCB 2. Johannes Nambala NNPC 11. Coca Cola Coach of the year 1. Michael Hamukwaya NNPC 2. Tobias Hiskia Athletics 3. Rodger Thompson Rugby 12. Coca Cola Umpire / Referee of the year 1. Jackson Pavaza NFA 2. Berthold Karumendu Athletics 3. Daniel Stephanus Koen Rugby