Excitement is building as the stage is set for the 2023 Swimming WA Awards of Excellence, where the swimming community awaits the revelation of this year's winners. Held at Beaumonde on the Point, nestled by the serene Swan River, this event promises to be an evening filled with suspense and celebration. The finalists are listed below.
Sir Frank Beaurepaire Trophy
The Sir Frank Beaurepaire Trophy awards the Western Australian resident swimmer who has the highest world ranking as of 30 September each year.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Iona Anderson (Breakers)
- Ben Popham (Arena)
- Alex Saffy (Bunbury)
- Joshua Yong (UWA West Coast)
WA Patrons Trophy
The Swimming WA Patron’s Trophy is awarded to an outstanding West Australian pool or open water swimmer for their performance both in and out of competition, at benchmark international competitions: Olympics, World Championships or Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Kyle Lee (North Coast)
- Alex Saffy (Bunbury)
- Jack Wilson (North Coast)
- Joshua Yong (UWA West Coast)
Coach of the Year
The Coach of the Year is awarded to a resident Western Australian accredited coach, who returns the most outstanding results during the defined period.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Ben Higson (WAIS)
- Deb Jones
- Ian Mills (North Coast)
- Rob Palfery (UWA West Coast)
Swimmers’ Swimmer of the Year
This award is a peer selected award by swimmers.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Alex Saffy (Bunbury)
- Inez Miller (St Hildas)
- Iona Anderson (Breakers)
- Jack Wilson (North Coast)
- Johann Szymanski (Highlanders)
- Joshua Yong (UWA West Coast)
- Kyle Lee (North Coast)
- Talara-Jade Dixon (St Hildas)
Age Swimmer of the Year
The Age Swimmer of the Year is awarded to the resident Western Australian swimmer, substantively aged between 13 years to 16 years for girls and 14 years to 18 years for boys who returns the most outstanding performance during the defined period.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Jordan Berryman (UWA West Coast)
- Braden Fyneman (UWA West Coast)
- Inez Miller (St Hildas)
- Alex Saffy (Bunbury)
- Johann Szymanski (Highlanders)
Lyn McClements Swimmer of the Year
The Lyn McClements Swimmer of the Year is awarded to the resident Western Australian able-bodied pool swimmer who returns the most outstanding performances during the defined period.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Iona Anderson (Breakers)
- Talara-Jade Dixon (St Hildas)
- Kyle Lee (North Coast)
- Joshua Yong (UWA West Coast)
Shelley Taylor- Smith Medal
The Shelley Taylor-Smith Swimmer of the Year is awarded to the resident Western Australian swimmer who returns the most outstanding performances during the defined period.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Robert Bonsall (North Coast)
- Kyle Lee (North Coast)
- Chloe Truscott (North Coast)
- Jack Wilson (North Coast)
Elizabeth Edmonson Medal
The Elizabeth Edmondson Swimmer of the Year is awarded to the resident Western Australian para-swimmer who returns the most outstanding performance during the defined period.
Congratulations to the following finalists:
- Jordan Berryman (UWA West Coast)
- Ben Popham (Arena)
- Alex Saffy (Bunbury)
- Liam Smith (UWA West Coast)
The Swimming WA Awards of Excellence will be held on Saturday, 7 October 2023 at Beaumonde on the Point. Tickets are on sale now and close on Thursday, 5 October at 9am. Book your tickets here.
