Excellence in NSW aquatics recognised at ARI awards
The Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI NSW) has presented its 2022 ARI Awards of Excellence, recognising the achievements of all in the industry over the past year.
Returning as a live event, the Awards were presented at the Waterview in Sydney's Bicentennial Park last evening - attended by 200 enthusiastic industry professionals.
Commenting on the awards, ARI NSW Chair, Matt Griffiths noted "for over 20 years the ARI Awards of Excellence have recognised some truly amazing people across the NSW Aquatic and Recreation sector.
"Congratulations to all our Finalists for an amazing 2021/22."
Hosted by sports presenter Stephanie Brantz, the Awards event saw the following presentations:
Access Inclusion Award
Winner: Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, City of Sydney
Finalists:
• Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ
• Swim Experts
Children's Program of the Year Award
Winner: Blacktown Key Venues, Blacktown City Council
Finalists:
• Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure
• Whitlam Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Community Marketing & Communications Campaign of the Year Award
Winner: Aligned Leisure, Bay Pavilions
Finalists:
• Belgravia Leisure (EOFY 2022 Campaign)
• BlueFit
• The Y NSW
Customer Service Team of the Year Award
Winner: Stromlo Leisure Centre, The Y NSW
Finalists:
• Michael Wenden Aquatic Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
• Whitlam Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Duty Manager of the Year Award
Winner: Rachel Fiddling, Glenbrook Swimming Centre, Blue Mountains City Council
Finalist:
• Casey Hynes, Dungog and Clarence Town Pools, Lifeguarding Services Australia
Environmental Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award
Winner: Maitland City Council
Finalist:
• Bega Valley Council
Lifeguard of the Year Award
Winner: Hamish Clark & Charlie Griffith, Katoomba Sports and Aquatic and Blackheath Swimming Centre, Blue Mountains City Council
Finalists:
• Andrew (AJ) Newman, Narromine Swimming Pool, Lifeguarding Services Australia
• Isiah Parker, Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Supplier of the Year Award
Winner: ActiveXchange
Swim School of the Year Award
Winner: Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ
Finalists:
• Stromlo Leisure Centre, The Y NSW
• Whitlam Leisure Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Emerging Leader Award
Winner: Rami Botani, Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, Belgravia Leisure
Finalists:
• Aaliya Yemen, Angelo Anestis Aquatic Centre, Bexley
• Christian Ryan, Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre, West HQ
• Rebecca Twomey, Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre, Blue Mountains City Council
Adam Lloyd Memorial Spirit Award
Winner: Stan Wall, Lifeguarding Services Australia
Finalists:
• Hannah Richardson, BlueFit
• Kirrily Twomey, Blue Mountains City Council
Award of Excellence
Winner: Scott Vanderheyden, Belgravia Leisure
Finalists:
• Emmaline Furley, Belgravia Leisure
• Simon Bryson, Aligned Leisure
• Simon Kable, Blue Mountains City Council
AH Pierce Memorial Facility of the Year Award
Winner: Lane Cove Aquatic Centre, BlueFit, Lane Cove Council
Finalist:
• Blacktown Aquatic Centre, Blacktown Key Venues, Blacktown City Council
Griffiths also announced that the 2023 ARI NSW conference will be held at the Fairmont Blue Mountains Resort and Spa from 21st to 23rd May next year.
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