ARI NSW AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

A.H. Pierce Memorial Facility of the Year Award

About This Award

The A.H. Pierce Memorial Facility of the Year Award recognises outstanding aquatic and recreation facilities that demonstrate exceptional standards of operational excellence, innovation, leadership and community engagement.

This prestigious award celebrates facilities that consistently deliver high-quality services, maintain exemplary standards of safety and customer experience, and make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities.

Recognising excellence across all aspects of facility management and service delivery, the award acknowledges facilities that set the benchmark for the NSW aquatic and recreation industry.

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE

2026 Award Winner

Ashfield Aquatic Centre
2026 CATEGORY WINNER

Ashfield Aquatic Centre

Inner West Council

Ashfield Aquatic Centre has set an exceptional standard for aquatic excellence. Welcoming nearly one million visits in the past year, the centre has achieved over 40% membership growth and an outstanding 98% Five Star Safety Rating. Through innovative programs, strong staff development and a genuine commitment to inclusion, the team has created more than just an aquatic facility. Ashfield has become a place where people feel safe, supported and connected to their community.

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Previous Award Winners

2025

Oran Park Leisure Centre & Blackheath Swimming Pool

BlueFit & Blue Mountains City Council

2024

Parramatta Aquatic Centre

City of Parramatta

2023

Bay Pavilions Arts and Aquatic Centre

Aligned Leisure

2022

Lane Cove Aquatic Centre

BlueFit

2021

Gunyama Park Aquatic & Recreation Centre

City of Sydney Council

2019

Prairiewood Leisure Centre

Fairfield City Council

2018

Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre

Belgravia Leisure

2017

Emerton Leisure Centre

Blacktown Key Venues

2016

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Gardens

Blacktown Key Venues

2015

Prince Alfred Park Pool

City of Sydney Council

2014

Barraba War Memorial Pool

Tamworth Regional Council

2013

Aquatic Safety Training Academy

Royal Life Saving NSW

2012

Ulladulla Leisure Centre

Shoalhaven City Council

2011

Cook & Phillip Park

YMCA NSW

2010

Mingara One

Mingara One Fitness

2009

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

City of Sydney Council

2008

Pennisula Leisure Centre

Central Coast Council

2007

Des Renford Aquatic Centre

Randwick City Council

2006

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Gardens

Blacktown Key Venues

2005

Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre

City of Wagga Wagga

2004

Cowra Aquatic Centre

Bathurst Regional Council

2003

Bay & Basin Leisure Centre

Shoalhaven City Council

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