Swimming WA is thrilled to announce an exceptional list of nominees for the upcoming 2023 Swimming WA Awards of Excellence. These individuals and clubs have achieved excellence in our swimming community, and we invite you all to join us at the Awards to support them.
Aqua Technics Age Swimmer Scholarship
The Aqua Technics Age Swimmer Scholarship is designed to recognise the potential of the athlete to compete at national level or beyond.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
- Bianca Monaco (Westside Christchurch Aquatic)
- Heidi Gstaettner (Rockingham)
- Ingrid Blandford (Bunbury)
- Isabella Russell (Highlanders)
- Lucy Porter (Westside Christchurch)
- Tex Cross (Highlanders)
- Xavier Collins (Westside Christchurch Aquatic)
Ben Beale Memorial Award
The Ben Beale Memorial Award has been established to celebrate and recognise those ‘champions’ of the SWA Club environment. This perpetual award will annually celebrate the ‘best club person’ within a Swimming WA Club.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
- Chelsea Maley (Mandurah)
- Ingrid Van Der Wel (Rockingham)
- Jay Tigchelaar (Perth City)
- Sarah Overheu (Westside Christchurch Aquatic)
- Zoe Packer (Breakers)
Club of the Year
The Club of the Year is awarded to a Metro Club AND a Regional Club that has displayed an outstanding level of engagement within the community across multiple levels.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
Club of the Year – Metro
- Perth City Swimming Club
- Guildford & Kalamunda Districts Swimming Club
- Riverton Aquanauts Swimming Club
- Rockingham Swimming Club
Club of the Year – Regional
- Busselton Swimming Club
- Mandurah Swimming Club
- Northam Swimming Club
Pathway Program of the Year
The Pathway Program Award recognizes an affiliated Swimming WA club for excellence in its open and age performance program / squad / equivalent – with particular reference to performance, practice and values.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
- Guildford & Kalamunda Districts Swimming Program
- Highlanders National Pathway Program
- Westside Christchurch Aquatic Development Pathway
SWA Development Coach of the Year
The SWA Development Coach of the Year is presented to a talented, emerging accredited coach who has demonstrated an ability to coach at a high level across a range of abilities and ages, with a clear vision that reflects a journey towards excellence in all areas of coaching.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
- Edward Adams (Guildford Kalamunda)
- Eoin Carroll (Perth City)
- Gemma Herrington (Riverton)
- Mickie Castieau (Bunbury)
- Ryan Spencer (Rockingham)
- Hyojin Son (Mandurah)
- Thurston Hewitt (Highlanders)
Technical Official of the Year
The Technical Official of the Year is awarded to a Swimming WA Technical Official who has attained a level of excellence in the field of officiating.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
- Karen Davies (Mandurah)
- Kylie Baker (South Shore)
Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an individual who has displayed an outstanding level of volunteer commitment and contribution to the sport of swimming in WA.
Congratulations to the following nominees:
- Anna-Lise Murch (Busselton)
- Deb Doody (Riverton)
- Emma Ryan (Northam)
- Erin Nielsen (Northam)
- Graham Shackles (Mandurah)
- Ingrid Iaschi (Perth City)
- Joanne Stephen (Northam)
- Jodie McDonald (Wickham)
- Julie Jensen (Bunbury)
- Leanne Andrews (Rockingham)
- Mickie Castieau (Bunbury)
- Samantha Maley (Mandurah)
- Shannon Nicholson (Geraldton)
- Sharee Quayle (Exmouth)
The winners of these awards will be revealed at the 2023 Swimming WA Awards of Excellence on Saturday, 7 October at Beaumonde on the Point. We encourage all members to show their support for these exceptional nominees by securing a spot at the event – click here.
Let’s celebrate together the excellence and dedication of those who contribute so much within our swimming community!
