SPASA continues to partner with Aquatics & Recreation Victoria in sponsoring their Awards of Excellence program.

Congratulations to all winners and nominees at the ARV Industry Awards, held on the 12th June at Docklands. With record numbers of 652 attendees, 121 category nominations and 55 experienced judges, the “Hollywood-themed” event was once again a big success.

THE ARV INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS ARE:

Pool Lifeguard Award
Ashlea Smith -Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Sustainability Award
The YMCA @ Ashburton Pool & Recreation Centre

Duty Manager of the Year Award
Amber Fordyce - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre

ARV CEO Anthony McIntosh with SPASAs CEO Brendan Watkins

Online Communication Award
ACTIVE Monash

Swim School Award
YMCA Victoria

Swim Teacher Award
Pam Matthews - Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre

Swim Teacher Award – Babies, Infants and Pre School
Kylie Zelley- The YMCA @ Horsham Aquatic Centre

Swim Teacher Award – People with a Disability
Emma Hughes - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre

Course Instructor of the Year Award
Samantha Grant

Most Outstanding Contribution to Aquatic and Recreation Industry
Robert Romanes OAM

Customer Service Team Award
Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

Membership Sales Award
Elizabeth Buyel - Waterworld- The City of Greater Geelong

Innovative Program Award
Tiger Paw – Physical Activity and Welbeing (Richmond Football Club)

Most Valuable Employee Award
Emily Figgis - ACTIVE Monash

Group Exercise Instructor Award
Verity Johnson - Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre

Personal Trainer Award
Brady Daw - Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre

Health Club Award
Monash Sport Fitness Centre

Facility Management Award (Seasonal Facility)
The YMCA @ Carnegie Swim Centre

Facility Management Award (All Year Facility)
Aqualink Box Hill – Whitehorse City Council

Click Here for all winner pics. For more information see ARV Website