Tauranga sailors Peter Burling, Molly Meech, Sam Meech, Jason Saunders, Sam Barnett, Zak Merton, and Trent Rippey are among Yachting New Zealand award winners announced today.

The winners of the 2014 Performance Awards, Youth Performance Awards, Service Awards and Cruising Award will be presented at the 2014 Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards on Friday 21 November in Auckland.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke.

The top sailing honour of ‘House of Travel Sailor of the Year' - New Zealand's highest recognition in the sport of sailing - is presented annually and dates back to 1963. The winner will be named on the night.

Also to be named are the Volvo Young Sailor of the Year, Comworth Coach of the Year, Isotak Official of the Year, Aon Emerging Talent Award, and the Yachting New Zealand President's Award supported by Fuji Xerox.

The Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards also recognise contribution and service in the club, regional and national sphere as well as achievement at youth level.

Peter Montgomery is Master of Ceremonies, ensuring this year's presentation ceremony will be a fitting celebration of the year of sailing. Tickets are on sale now.

Yachting New Zealand Performance Awards:

Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie - 2014 Women's 470 World Championship Silver medallists, RNZYS, Takapuna Boating Club.

Mark Bond - Winner of the Stewart 34 Championships, RNZYS.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke - 2014 49er World and European Champions, Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club, Kerikeri Cruising Club.

Gemma Jones and Jason Saunders - 2014 Nacra World Championships (5th place), Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club.

Josh Junior - 2014 Finn World Championships 5th place, Worser Bay Boating Club.

Scott Leith - 2013 World Apprentice Master Laser Champion, Murrays Bay Sailing Club.

Alexandra Maloney and Molly Meech - Consistent podium finishes in the 49erFX class, Murrays Bay Sailing Club, Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club.

Sam Meech - 2014 Laser World Championship (9th place), Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club.

Andrew Murdoch - 2014 Finn World Championships (6th place), Kerikeri Cruising Club.

Waka Racing - Winners of the 2013 Monsoon Cup and 3rd overall in the 2013 Alpari World Match Racing Tour, RNZYS - Phil Robertson, Nick Catley, Garth Ellingham, James Willliamson and Adam Martin.