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Aquatic & Recreation Institute recognises industry excellence, by presenting awards in a range of categories. The awards are presented at each ARI NSW Conference and include:
ARI NSW also recognises industry leaders through the Presidents Award. Individuals who have showcased their dedication to the industry have also been acknowledged as fellowship and life members.
Photo images: 2019 Facility of the Year - Prairewood Leisure Centre; Presidents Award - Andrew Beamer; Fellowship - Tim Batt; Customer Service Team of the Year - Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre; Lifeguard of the Year - Michael Slee; Mentor Program Team of the Year - Aquatic Safety Training Academy with Alex Simmons.
Photo images: 2018 Facility of the Year - Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre; Presidents Award - Stuart Crane; Fellowship - David Lloyd, Fellowship John Davies with Award of Excellence - Les Watt; Customer Service Team of the Year - Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre; Environmental Sustainability Award - City of Sydney Pools; Lifeguard of the Year - Clayton Smith; Mentor Program Team of the Year - BlueFit with Nichole Edsall.
Photo images: 2017 Facility of the Year - Emerton Leisure Centre; Presidents Award - Matthew Griffiths; Customer Service Team of the Year - Lake Macquarie Leisure Centre; Lifeguard of the Year - Darby Judd and Thomas Higginson.
Photo image: 2016 Facility of the Year - Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.
Photo images: 2015 Award of Excellence - Colleen Wilson-Lord OAM; Lifeguard of the Year - Chad McCamley.
Photo images: 2014 Presidents Award - Stephen Leahy; Facility of the Year - Barraba War Memorial Pool; Lifeguard of the Year - Alarna Dulgaro.
Awards History
Year |
Winner |
2019 |
Andrew Beamer |
2018 |
Stuart Crane |
2017 |
Matt Griffiths |
2016 |
Louise Magee |
2015 |
Alistair Foggo |
2014 |
Stephen Leahy |
2013 |
Neil Shaw |
2012 |
Roz Hughes |
2011 |
Gary Penfold |
2010 |
Paul Hartmann |
2009 |
Dawn Thomas |
2008 |
Peter Shields & Melanie Morson |
2007 |
Craig Cooper |
2006 |
Aaron Bourke |
2005 |
Scott Hewitt |
2004 |
Lorraine Smith |
2003 |
David Macallister |
2002 |
Tony Head |
2001 |
Dawn Thomas |
Sponsored by: International Quadratics/ Pierce Pool Supplies
Year |
Winner |
2019 |
Prairiewood Leisure Centre, Fairfield City Council |
2018 |
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure |
2017 |
Emerton Leisure Centre, Blacktown City Council |
2016 |
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Blacktown City Council |
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 |
YMCA Cook & Philip Park, Sydney of City Council |
2010 |
Mingara One, Mingara One Fitness |
2009 |
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Sydney of City Council |
2008 |
Pennisula Leisure Centre, Central Coast Council |
2007 |
Des Renford Aquatic Centre, Randwick City Council |
2006 |
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Blacktown City Council |
2005 |
Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre, City of Wagga Wagga |
2004 |
Cowra Aquatic Centre, Bathurst Regional Council |
2003 |
Bay & Basin Leisure Centre, Shoalhaven City Council |
Sponsored by: Orimatech
Year |
Winner |
2019 |
Mathew Griffiths |
2018 |
Les Watt |
2017 |
Stan Wall |
2016 |
Cameron McFarlane |
2015 |
Colleen Wilson-Lord OAM |
2014 |
Roz Neville |
2013 |
Gary Penfold |
2012 |
Kate Day |
Sponsored by: Royal Life Saving NSW
Year |
Winner |
2019 |
Michael Slee |
2018 |
Clayton Smith |
2017 |
Darby Judd & Thomas Higginson |
2016 |
Mark Rutledge |
2015 |
Chad McCamley |
2014 |
Alarna Dulgaro |
2013 |
Petar Petrovic |
2012 |
Robbie Mooy |
2011 |
James Mulligan |
2010 |
Shannon Bowyer |
2009 |
Anthony Nicol |
2008 |
Malcolm Dodd |
2007 |
Kele Pereiva |
2006 |
Glen Wright |
2005 |
Garry Pretti |
2004 |
Pierre Bodou- Daniel |
Sponsored by: Jonas Leisure
2019
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Team of the Year: Aquatic Safety Training Academy: Daniel Brown, Nikki Bradford, Louise Smalley, Ashleigh Nelson, Tanya Schmid. Mentored by Alex Simmons, Belgravia Leisure. |
2018
|
Team of the Year: BlueFit: Otua McHardy, Roland Karoliny, Jemma Malik. Mentored by Nichole Edsall, Blacktown City Council. |
Sponsored by: Roejen
2019 |
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres, Tweed Regional Council |
2018 |
City of Sydney Pools, Belgravia Leisure |
2017 |
Bay & Basin Leisure Centre, Shoalhaven City Council |
2016 |
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Sydney Olympic Park Authority |
Sponsored by: Roejen
2019 |
Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure |
2018 |
Muswellbrook Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Muswellbrook Shire Council |
2017 |
Lake Macquarie Leisure Centres, City of Lake Macquarie |
2016 |
Hornsby Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Hornsby Shire Council |