The ARI is excited to announce Finalists in the 2022 ARI Awards of Excellence. For over 20 years the ARI Awards of Excellence have recognized some truly amazing people across the NSW Aquatic and Recreation sector.
Congratulations to all our Finalists for an amazing 2021-22. We can't wait to see you all at the Waterview in Bicentennial Park on 20 October 2022 to celebrate your wonderful achievements!
Access Inclusion Award
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Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, City of Sydney
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Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ
- Swim Experts
Children's Program of the Year Award
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Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure
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Blacktown Key Venues, Blacktown City Council
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Whitlam Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Community Marketing & Communications Campaign of the Year Award
- Aligned Leisure
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Belgravia Leisure (EOFY 2022 Campaign)
- BlueFit
- The Y NSW
Customer Service Team of the Year Award
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Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
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Stromlo Leisure Centre, The Y NSW
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Whitlam Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Duty Manager of the Year Award
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Casey Hynes, Dungog and Clarence Town Pools, Lifeguarding Services Australia
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Rachel Fiddling, Glenbrook Swimming Centre, Blue Mountains City Council
Environmental Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award
- Bega Valley Council
- Maitland City Council
Lifeguard of the Year Award
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Hamish Clark & Charlie Griffith, Katoomba Sports and Aquatic and Blackheath Swimming Centre, Blue Mountains City Council
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Andrew (AJ) Newman, Narromine Swimming Pool, Lifeguarding Services Australia
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Isiah Parker, Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Swim School of the Year Award
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Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ
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Stromlo Leisure Centre, The Y NSW
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Whitlam Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Emerging Leader Award
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Aaliya Yemen, Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre, Bexley
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Christian Ryan, Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ
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Rami Botani, Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure
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Rebecca Twomey, Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre, Blue Mountains City Council
Adam Lloyd Memorial Spirit Award
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Hannah Richardson, BlueFit
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Kirrily Twomey, Blue Mountains City Council
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Stan Wall, Lifeguarding Services Australia
Award of Excellence
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Emmaline Furley, Belgravia Leisure
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Scott Vanderheyden, Belgravia Leisure
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Simon Bryson, Aligned Leisure
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Simon Kable, Blue Mountains City Council
AH Pierce Memorial Facility of the Year Award
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Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Blacktown Key Venues, Blacktown City Council
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Lane Cove Aquatic Centre, BlueFit, Lane Cove Council
