Award Recipients

2023 Swimming Victoria Awards

Swimming Victoria Awards are listed below. If you would like to know the past recipients of these awards please contact the office. 

 

  • Service Award
  • Service Award

    When considering a nomination for a Service Award the Board shall have regard to the following:

    1. quality, length and level of service given by the nominee; and
    2. standard of competitive performance by the nominee;
    3. whether the nominee has given 12 or more years of service to a Club or District.

     

    Any individual member may submit a nomination for a Service Award.

    Service Award Nomination Form

    Further information regarding the nomination and selection of Service Awards can be found in Swimming Victoria By Law 6 Awards.

    Service Award Recipients:

    Year Name Club
    2015 Betty Pysing Bendigo East
    2015 Bev Horwood Officials
    2015 Jackie Madden Sale
    2015 John Neale  Officials
    2015 Margaret Arnold Laverton
    2015 Ray Pysing Bendigo East
    2014 Joffre Charles Officials
    2014 Ken Houghton DVE Aquatic
    2014 Robert Oldfield DVE Aquatic
    2010 Ms Heather O'Connor Surrey Park
    2007 Mr Allan Frost Officials
    2006 Mr Ryan Nolan Melbourne Vicentre
    2006 Mrs Muriel Aberline Warrnambool
    2004 Mrs Judy Karutz Geelong
    2003 Mr Alan Godfrey Traralgon
    2003 Mr Allan Frost Essendon
    2003 Mr Allan Steinman Ballarat GCO
    2003 Mr Barry Martens Chiltern
    2003 Mr Barry Piper Ballarat YMCA
    2003 Mr Damian Arnold Sunbury
    2003 Mr Daryl Kennedy Portland
    2003 Mr Doug Byrne  
    2003 Mr Gerry Voss Geelong
    2003 Mr Graeme Butt Diamond Creek
    2003 Mr Ian Dyer Geelong
    2003 Mr Russell Barnes Lilydale
    2003 Mr Sandy Frame Melbourne Vicentre
    2003 Mr Tom Roscoe Colac
    2003 Mrs Cath Perry Ararat
    2003 Mrs Jane Mitchell Traralgon
    2003 Mrs Jenny Campbell  
    2003 Mrs Jillian Brock Warrnambool
    2003 Mrs Joan Steinman Ballarat GCO
    2003 Mrs Joan Walle Koondrook
    2003 Mrs Judith Roberts Nyah Two Bays
    2003 Mrs Liz Watson Geelong
    2003 Mrs Marilyn Huf Ringwood
    2003 Mrs Mary Voss Geelong
    2003 Mrs Noelle Brajkovic Warragul
    2003 Mrs Sue Dyer Geelong
    2003 Mrs Vivienne Kennedy Portland
    2001 Mr Andre Flintrop Clayton Oakleigh
    2001 Mr Henry Ilczynski Broadmeadows
    2001 Mrs Joy Gaylard No Club
    2001 Mrs Lyn Royden Shepparton
    2001 Ms Vicki Keogh Nathalia
    2000 Mr Tom Pritchett Alexandra
    2000 Mrs Maureen Pritchett Alexandra
    1999 Mr Chris Tucker  
    1999 Mr Geoff Barrow  
    1999 Mr George Xanthos Doncaster
    1999 Mr Phillip Wadeson  
    1999 Mr Trevor Lowe  
    1999 Mrs Cheryl Duffell  
    1999 Mrs Val Silby  
    1998 Mr Don Alchin Wodonga
    1998 Mr Harry Beswick Geelong
    1998 Mr Neville Miller Rutherglen
    1998 Mr Peter Doak Geelong
    1998 Mr Phillip Wadeson Diamond Creek
    1998 Mrs Gwen Miller Rutherglen
    1997 Mr Ted Whelan Nunawading
    1997 Mrs Gwen Campbell Oak Park
    1996 Mr Cameron Dole Eaglehawk
    1996 Mr Kevin Tonkin Kyabram
    1996 Mr Peter Hudgson Mooroopna
    1996 Mr Peter Sanderson Nunawading
    1996 Mr Robin Alexander Ballarat GCO
    1996 Mrs Audrey Bowen Preston
    1996 Mrs Pauline Mackin Mooroopna
    1996 Mrs Wendy Alexander Ballarat GCO
    1995 Mr Anthony Rodda Bendigo
    1995 Mr Bill Watson Altona
    1995 Mr Edmund (Ted) Leahy Portland
    1995 Mr William Samers Cheltenham
    1995 Mrs Ann Bree Maffra
    1995 Mrs Faye Flanders Casterton
    1995 Mrs June Leahy Portland
    1995 Mrs Mary Williams Mooroopna
    1995 Mrs Rae Bambara Regent Reservoir
    1994 Miss Debbie Phillips Warracknabeal
    1994 Mr Colin Ramsay Warragul
    1994 Mr Don Dyall Broadmeadows
    1994 Mr Edwin Jewwll Warragul
    1994 Mr Ian McMillan Waverley
    1994 Mr Ian Phillips Warracknabeal
    1994 Mr Ray Goad Regent Reservoir
    1994 Mrs Adriana McRae Mornington
    1994 Mrs Pam Phillips Warracknabeal
    1993 Mr Ferg Anderson Oakleigh
    1993 Mr Max Digby Waverley
    1993 Mrs Patricia Digby Waverley
    1992 Mr Chas Woods Coaches Association
    1992 Mr Ian Hook Cheltenham
    1992 Mr Peter Ball Eaglehawk
    1992 Mr Ray Davis Nunawading
    1992 Mrs Barbara Kuhn Dareton/Wentworth
    1992 Mrs Isabella Stables Eaglehawk
    1992 Mrs Joyce Trimble Eaglehawk
    1992 Mrs Lois Dennington Cheltenham
    1992 Mrs Mary Johnson Ringwood
    1991 Dr Don Coupe Moe
    1991 Mr Grenville Short Horsham
    1991 Mr Hal Hobbs Ashburton
    1991 Mr Lew Cooper Noble Park
    1991 Mr Rex Loose Sandringham Brighton
    1991 Mr Russell Bowen Preston
    1991 Mr Sheldon Kenneth Horsham
    1991 Mr Tony Strahan Doncaster Templestowe
    1991 Mrs Elizabeth Hodgens Rochester
    1991 Mrs Margaret Baulch Nunawading
    1991 Mrs Margaret Lang Maryborough
    1991 Mrs Marjorie McNeil Malvern
    1990 Dr William (Bill) Watkins Maroondah
    1990 Mr Alan Harlow Moe
    1990 Mr Andrew (Andy) Barnes Sale
    1990 Mr Croyne Dunston Northcote
    1990 Mrs Beryl Gordon Mildura
    1989 Miss Fiona Fraser Ballarat YMCA
    1989 Mr Brian Turvey Gippsland Swim Stars
    1989 Mr Herb Jeffery Unattached
    1988 Mr Douglas Walton Surrey Park
    1988 Mr Jan McNeil Geelong
    1988 Mr John Conway Surrey Park
    1988 Mr John Doak Geelong
    1988 Mr John Sutherland Nunawading
    1988 Mr Lindsay Claughton Maidstone
    1988 Mr Neil Howard Nunawading
    1988 Mr Peter Dearing Unattched
    1988 Mr Peter McNeil Geelong
    1988 Mrs Beverley Storey Surrey Park
    1988 Mrs Connie Febey Altona
    1988 Mrs Dorothy Walton Surrey Park
    1988 Mrs Margaret Cain Cheltenham
    1988 Mrs Ness Wallace Ashburton
    1988 Mrs Olwyn Abson Ringwood
    1987 Mr Alan Davis Surrey Park
    1987 Mr Bert Jones Northcote
    1987 Mr Don Sainter Colac
    1987 Mr Franz Caddell Bendigo East
    1987 Mr Joy Ellis Diamond Valley
    1987 Mr Lindsay Ellis Diamond Valley
    1987 Mr Noel Walton Surrey Park
    1987 Mr Robert (Bob) Ness Malvern
    1987 Mrs Coral Reilly Mooroopna
    1987 Mrs Elizabeth Schultz Benalla
    1987 Mrs Jenny Jones Northcote
    1987 Mrs June Richardson Lara
    1987 Mrs Margaret Caddell Bendigo East
    1987 Mrs Margaret Hanlon Malvern
    1987 Mrs Muriel Head Norlane
    1987 Mrs Pat Sainter Colac
    1987 Mrs Roz Keeble Doncaster Templestowe
    1986 Mr Frank Fenwick Albury North Lavington
    1986 Mr John Richards Fawkner
    1986 Mr Keith Dabkowski Fawkner
    1986 Mr Reg Turner Clayton
    1986 Mr Roy Hutchinson Warragul
    1986 Mrs Dorothy Baker Kyabram
    1986 Mrs Faye Staughton Bairnsdale
    1986 Mrs Lorraine Jackson Wodonga
    1986 Mrs Margaret Richards Swan Hill
    1985 Mr Graeme Fraser Ballarat
    1985 Mr Leon Touzel Geelong
    1985 Mr Robert Bond Geelong
    1985 Mr William Willmott Geelong
    1985 Mrs Edna Touzel Geelong
    1984 Dr Tony Woodhouse Melbourne Aq
    1984 Mr Arthur Swan Nyah Two Bays
    1984 Mr Aud Lewis Nyah Two Bays
    1984 Mr Don Cain Cheltenham
    1984 Mr Francis Smith Garden City
    1984 Mr Keith McLarty Seymour
    1984 Mr Michael (Mick) O’Neill Ballarat YMCA
    1984 Mr Richard Hewat Morwell
    1984 Mr Ross Batey Wangaratta
    1984 Mr Terry Leech ACI Vicentre
    1984 Mr William Jones Eaglehawk
    1984 Mrs Edna Weaver Boort
    1984 Mrs Gladys Batey Wangaratta
    1984 Mrs Lilias Campbell Churchill
    1984 Ms Barbara Saul Nyah Two Bays
    1983 Dr Roy Taylor Horsham
    1983 Mr Brian Eustace Havelock/Rechabite
    1983 Mr David Cook Nunawading
    1983 Mr Peter Foard Syndal/Bonbeach
    1982 Mr D Brooks Cobram
    1982 Mr D Chisholm Pakenham
    1982 Mr F Gathercole Sunshine
    1982 Mr P DeBlauw Sunshine
    1982 Mr R Barclay Shepparton
    1982 Mr T McDonald Boronia
    1982 Mr W Stables Eaglehawk
    1982 Mrs C Evely Eaglehawk
    1982 Mrs G Threlfall Shepparton
    1982 Mrs Merle Mason Wodonga
    1980 Miss Janice Smith Frankston Peninsula
    1980 Miss Judith Smith Frankston Peninsula
    1980 Mr Bruce Welch Malvern
    1980 Mr R Ronald Terang
    1980 Mr T Osborne Sale
    1980 Mrs Y Roberts Ringwood
    1979 Mr Graham Hull Boronia
    1979 Mr Max Smith Frankston Peninsula
    1979 Mr Tom Gribben Shepparton
    1979 Mrs Margaret Smith Frankston Peninsula
    1978 Mr A E Graham Bendigo East
    1978 Mr Jack Muller Horsham
    1978 Mr Laurie Robinson Broadmeadows
    1978 Mrs Joan Lethbridge Malvern
    1978 Mrs Pat Robinson Broadmeadows
    1977 Mr Ray Wain Charlton
    1976 Mr Eric Jones Shepparton
    1976 Mr Robin Briggs Cobram
    1975 Mr V Leighton Waverley
    1974 Mr Robert Carmichael Coburg
    1974 Mrs Dianna Currie Hawthorn
    1974 Mrs Elizabeth Carmichael Coburg
    1974 Mrs Phil McArthur Belgrave
    1973 Mr Arthur Brogan Yallourn
    1973 Mr Norman Pook Mansfield
    1973 Mr William (Bill) Scott Preston
    1972 Mr George Norwood Colac
    1972 Mr Noel King Colac
    1972 Mr William (Bill Gordon) Mildura
    1972 Mrs Joyce Copeland Traralgon
    1971 Mr N Robinson Footscray
    1971 Mr Roy Thompson Seymour
    1971 Mrs E Joyce Horne Olympic
    1970 Mr Stewart McArthur Belgrave
    1970 Mrs Lorna Davey Brunswick
    1969 Mr Tom Olsen Olympic
    1969 Mrs Barbara Wilson Surrey Park
    1969 Mrs Isobel Foster Mildura
    1968 Miss Beth Quinton Footscray
    1968 Mr Harry Belfrage Footscray
    1968 Mr R Vincent Mildura
    1968 Mr William (Bill) Richards Swan Hill
    1967 Mr Clive Morton YMCA
    1967 Mr H Memery Essendon
    1967 Mr H Simcox YMCA
    1967 Mr H Willis YMCA
    1967 Mr Jim Reid Bendigo
    1967 Mr T Brophy Pascoe Vale
    1967 Mr Tom Henderson Bendigo
    1967 Mr W Gribble Shepparton
    1967 Mrs Edna Colston Preston
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Meritorious Service Award

    When considering a nomination for a Meritorious Service Award the emphasis is on direct service or contribution to SV and the sport of swimming outside of service to Clubs or Districts. The Board shall have regard to the following:

    1. the quality, length and level of service given;
    2. the standard of competitive performance by the nominee;
    3. whether the nominee is the holder of a Service Award for a period of 12 months of more; and
    4. whether the nominee has served for a significant period as a Board member or member of an SV Committee
    5. whether the nominee has given 15 or more years of service to a Club or District

    Any individual member may submit a nomination for a Meritorious Service Award.

    Meritorious Service Award Nomination Form

    Further information regarding the nomination and selection of Meritorious Service Awards can be found in Swimming Victoria By Law 6 Awards.

     

    Meritorious Service Award Recipients:

    Year Name Club
    2017 Joffre Charles Officials
    2017 Margaret Arnold Laverton
    2015 Cath Perry Ararat
    2015 Heather O'Connor Surrey Park
    2015 Ian Dyer Officials
    2015 Ken Houghton DVE
    2015 Margaret Lang Maryborough
    2015 Muriel Aberline Warrnambool
    2015 Robert Oldfield DVE
    2015 Sue Dyer Officials
    2015 Tom Roscoe Colac
    2013 Don Alchin Wodonga
    2012 Sandy Frame Melbourne Vicentre
    2011 Damian Arnold Metro West 
    2009 Henry Ilczynski Broadmeadows
    2009 Isobel Stables Eaglehawk
    2009 Ray Davis Nunawading
    2008 Audrey Bowen Preston
    2008 Greame Butt Diamond Creek
    2008 Lindsay Ellis Diamond Valley
    2008 Rae Bambara Mill Park
    2006 Don Sainter Colac
    2006 Pat Sainter Colac
    2003 Janice Smith Frankston Peninsula
    2003 Judith Smith Frankston Peninsula
    2003 Margaret Smith Frankston Peninsula
    2002 Bob Ness Malvern
    2001 Robin Alexander Ballarat GCO
    2000 Andy Barnes Sale
    2000 Franz Caddell Bendigo East
    2000 Joy Gaylard Havelock Rechabite
    1999 Tony Strahan Doncaster Templestowe
    1998 Lorna Davey Brunswick
    1998 Lorraine Jackson Wodonga
    1998 Wally Stables Bendigo
    1996 Connie Febey Altona
  • President's Trophy
  • Awarded by SV to the most outstanding individual (Victorian member) in the current season. It should be judged on merit and commitment to the Sport of Swimming in Victoria and not just performance.

     

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Jeremy Tidy 2022 Nicholas Findeison 2021 Kayla Costa
    2020 Col Pearse 2019 Jessica Hansen 2018 Kotuku Ngawati
    2017 Mack Horton  & Tim Disken 2016 Monique Murphy 2015 Tim Disken
    2014 Mack Horton 2013 Ellie Cole 2012 Matson Lawson
    2011 Leisel Jones 2010 Pru Watt 2009 Leisel Jones
    2008 Leisel Jones        
  • The Nicole Livingstone - Swimmer of the Year (Open and Age)
  • Awarded to both, the most outstanding Open Age Victorian swimmer based on performance, in the current season. And the most outstanding Age Group Victorian swimmer based on performance, in the current season.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023

    Samuel Williamson

    William Petric (Age)

    2022

    Brendan Smith

    Isabella Boyd (Age)

    2021

    Matthew Temple

    William Petric (Age)

    2020

    Mack Horton

    Gabrielle Peiniger (Age)

    2019

    Jessica Hansen

    Brendan Smith (Age)

    2018

    Mack Horten

    Molly Batchelor (Age)

    2017

    Mack Horten

    Daniel Cave (Age)

    2016

    Mack Horten

    Elyse Woods (Age)

    2015

    Belinda Hocking

    Oliver Nash (Age)

    2014

    Belinda Hocking

    Mitchell Davenport-Wright (Age)

    2013

    Belinda Hocking

    Alexander Graham (Age)

    2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        
  • The Ellie Cole - Para Swimmer of the Year (Open & Age)
  • Awarded to both, the most outstanding Open Age Victorian Para-Swimmer based on performance, in the current season. And the most outstanding Age Group Victorian Para-swimmer based on performance, in the current season.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023

    Nicholas Layton

    Imogen Nolan (Age)

    2022

    Col Pearse

    Imogen Nolan (Age)

    2021 Col Pearse (Age and Open)
    2020

    Ahmed Kelly

    Ruby Storm (Age)

    2019

    Ahmed Kelly

    Ruby Storm (Age)

    2018

    Tim Disken

    Emily Beecroft (Age)

    2017

    Timothy Disken

    (Age not established)

    2016

    Timothy Disken

    (Age not established)

    2015

    Ahmed Kelly

    (Age not established)

    2014

    Matt Hannappel

    (Age not established)

    2013

    Ellie Cole

    (Age not established)

    2012 Not established
    2011 Not established 2010 Not established 2009 Not established
    2008 Not established        
  • The Melissa Cunningham Trophy - Open Water Swimmer of the Year (Open and Age)
  • Awarded to both, the most outstanding Open Age Victorian Open Water swimmer in the current season. And the most outstanding Victorian Age Group Open Water swimmer in the current season.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023

    Robbe Dilissen

    Tommy Lane (Age)

    2022

    Robbe Dilissen

    Harvey Lannigan (Age)

    2021

    Robbe Dilissen

    Harvey Lannigan (Age)

    2020

    Robbe Dilissen

    Noah O'Donnell (Age)

    2019

    Robbe Dilissen

    Georgia Watkins (Age)

    2018

    David Allen

    Lachlan Schwarz (age)

    2017
    Connie McClelland (Open and Age)
    2016

    Sam Sheppard

    Connie McClelland (Age)

    2015

    Dean Wilson

    (Age Not established)

    2014

    Jemima Hutton & Dean Wilson

    (Age Not established)

    2013

    Sam Sheppard

    (Age Not Established)

    2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        
  • John Marshall Trophy
  • Awarded to the Victorian swimmer achieving the highest World Aquatic Points Score for a Freestyle event in the current season. This can be swum at any international, national or SV long course meet and in any of the recognised Freestyle events (50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m & 1500m).

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Cameron Bladen 2022 Mack Horton 2021 Matthew Temple
    2020 Mack Horton 2019 Mack Horton 2018 Mack Horton
    2017 Mack Horton 2016 Mack Horton 2015 Mack Horton (963)
    2014 Mack Horton 2013 Mack Horton & Shane Asbury 2012 Matt Targett & Sam Sheppard
    2011 Shane Asbury 2010 Shane Asbury 2009 Lloyd Townsing
    2008 Grant Hackett        

     

     

     

     

     

  • HA Bennett Trophy
  • Awarded to the Victorian swimmer achieving the highest World Aquatic Points Score for a Backstroke event in the current season. This can be swum at any international, national or SV long course meet and in any of the three recognised Backstroke events (50m, 100m, 200m).

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Olivia Lefoe 2022 Olivia Lefoe 2021 Olivia Lefoe
    2020 Layla Day & Olivia Lefoe 2019 Sian Whittaker 2018 Sian Whittaker
    2017 Belinda Hocking 2016 Joshua Beaver 2015 Joshua Beaver
    2014 Belinda Hocking 2013 Belinda Hocking 2012 Sophie Edington
    2011 Ashley Delaney 2010 Ashley Delaney 2009 Ashley Delaney
    2008 Ashley Delaney        
  • The Linley Frame Trophy for Breaststroke
  • Awarded to the Victorian swimmer achieving the highest World Aquatic Points Score for a Breaststroke event in the current season. This can be swum at any international, national or SV long course meet and in any of the three recognised Breaststroke events (50m, 100m, 200m).

     

    Year Recipients Year Recipients Year Recipients
    2023 Samuel Williamson 2022 Samuel Williamson 2021 Daniel Cave
    2020 Jessica Hansen 2019 Jessica Hansen 2018 Daniel Cave
    2017 Daniel Cave 2016 Jessica Hansen 2015 Jessica Hansen
    2014 Jeremy Meyer 2013 Max Ireland 2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established      

     

     

     

  • The Andrew Lauterstein Trophy for Butterfly Award
  • Awarded to the Victorian swimmer achieving the highest World Aquatic Points Score for a Butterfly event in the current season. This can be swum at any international, national or SV long course meet and in any of the three recognised Butterfly events (50m, 100m, 200m).

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Isabella Boyd 2022 Isabella Boyd 2021 Matthew Temple
    2020 Matthew Temple 2019 Bowen Gough & Matthew Temple (equal 871 points) 2018 Matthew Temple
    2017 Theodoros Benehoutsos 2016 Jemma Schlicht 2015 Ellen Gandy
    2014 Ellen Gandy 2013 Matt Targett 2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        

     

  • The Rob Woodhouse Trophy for Individual Medley Award
  • Awarded to the Victorian swimmer achieving the highest World Aquatic Points Score for an Individual Medley event in the current season. This can be swum at any international, national or SV long course meet and in any of the two recognised Individual Medley events (200m, 400m).

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 William Petric 2022 Brendon Smith 2021 Brendon Smith
    2020 Brendon Smith 2019 Brendon Smith 2018 Brendon Smith
    2017 Kotuku Ngawati 2016 Kotuku Ngawati 2015 Kotuku Ngawati Melbourne Vicentre, and Travis Mahoney Nunawading,  (tie on 888 points each)
    2014 Not Presented 2013 Not Presented 2012 Not Presented
    2011 Not Presented 2010 Not Presented 2009 Not Presented

     

  • Allan Blue Memorial Trophy
  • Awarded to the most outstanding Victorian country swimmer for the current season, based upon the World Aquatic Point Score. The recipient is determined from all strokes and performance can take place at any international, national or SV meet.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Cameron Jordan 2022 Cameron Jordan 2021 Layla Day
    2020 Layla Day 2019 Maggie Skewes 2018 Zoe Deacon
    2017 Brennan Swift 2016 Caiden Gill 2015 Mikayla Cornelissan
    2014 Jeremy Meyer 2013 Jeremy Meyer 855pts 2012 Jeremy Meyer
    2011 Jeremy Meyer 2010 Jeremy Meyer 2009 Jeremy Meyer
    2008 Jeremy Meyer        

     

  • V.A.S.A Relay Trophy
  • Awarded to the Victorian club scoring the highest aggregate points in relay events at the Victorian Age and Victorian Open Long Course Championships.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Nunawading Swimming Club 2022 Nunawading Swimming Club 2021 Nunawading Swimming Club
    2020 Nunawading Swimming Club 2019 Nunawading Swimming Club 2018 Nunawading Swimming Club
    2017 Nunawading Swimming Club - 12069 2016 Melbourne Vicentre 2015 Melbourne Vicentre 252
    2014 Nunawading Swimming Club (152 points) 2013 Nunawading Swimming Club 2012 Melbourne Vicentre
    2011 Nunawading Swimming Club 2010 Nunawading Swimming Club 2009 Nunawading Swimming Club
    2008 Nunawading Swimming Club        

     

  • Victorian Premiership Club (Boys + Men and Girls + Women)
  • Victorian Premiership – awarded to the Victorian club scoring the highest aggregate points in both boys’ and men’s events across the Victorian Age and Victorian Open Long Course Championships. And the Victorian, club with the highest aggregate points in girls’ and women’s events across the Victorian Age and Open Long Course Championships.

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2022

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: MLC Aquatic

    2021

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2020

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2019

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2018

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2017

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2016

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Melbourne Vicentre

    2015

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Melbourne Vicentre

    2014

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2013

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Melbourne Vicentre

    2012

    Men: Melbourne Vicentre

    Women: Melbourne Vicentre

    2011

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Melbourne Vicentre

    2010

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Melbourne Vicentre

    2009

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

    2008

    Men: Nunawading

    Women: Nunawading

           

     

  • Fred Blunt Trophy
  • Awarded to the Victorian Club scoring the highest aggregate score in the Victorian Age and Victorian Open Long Course Championships.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Nunawading 2022 Nunawading 2021 Nunawading
    2020 Nunawading 2019 Nunawading 2018 Nunawading
    2017 Nunawading 2016 Melbourne Vicentre 2015 Melbourne Vicentre
    2014 Nunawading 2013 Melbourne Vicentre 2012 Melbourne Vicentre
    2011 Nunawading 2010 Melbourne Vicentre 2009 Nunawading
    2008 Nunawading        
  • Best New Official of the Year
  • Awarded to recognise a more recently qualified Victorian technical official who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport in their early years of officiating.  It is awarded to someone who has continuously displayed a high standard of work within the role and with a constantly positive attitude toward the responsibilities as an official. 

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Tim Doyle 2022 Jenny Nguyen 2021 Not Presented
    2020 Madelief Johnston 2019 Jacinta Carter 2018 Sam Ireland
    2017 Linda Anthonsen 2016 Marian Beatty 2015 Not Established
    2014 Not Established 2013 Not Established 2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        
  • Bill Slade Trophy
  • Awarded to the Victorian technical official who best epitomises all that an official should be. Recommended by the Technical and Officials Development Committee.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Linda Anthonsen 2022 Jacqueline Madden 2021 Louise Mellington
    2020 Sally Whitehouse 2019 Harold Gusdorf 2018 Ken Houghten
    2017 Muriel Ablerleine 2016 Heather O'Connor 2015 Tom Roscoe
    2014 Sue Dyer 2013 Margaret Arnold 2012 Joffre Charles
    2011 Bob Oldfield 2010 Margaret Lang 2009 Sandy Frame
    2008 Bob Ness        
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Awarded to the Victorian Club or District Volunteer who best epitomizes all that a volunteer should be in a Club or District environment.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Gary Chan 2022 Emy Simsic 2021 Not Presented
    2020 Brett Johnston 2019 Rod Jackson 2018 Not Presented
    2017 Not Presented 2016 Lisa Bess 2015 Not Established
    2014 Not Established 2013 Not Established 2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        
  • Herb Jeffrey Award
  • Awarded for outstanding service in excess of 15 years to Country Swimming. The trophy is not restricted to technical officials and is announced at the Country Championships.

    Selected by a sub-committee of three (3) or more country members appointed by SV after full consideration of nominations received.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2024 Mary Voss (D23)        
    2023 Not Presented 2022 Diana Lyons (D10) 2021 Jane Mitchel (D21)
    2020 Not Presented 2019 Darryl Kennedy (D23) 2018 Kevin White (D20)
    2017 Vivienne Kennedy (D23) 2016 Willie O’Callaghan (D19) 2015 Muriel Aberline (D23)
    2014 Margaret Lang (D15) 2013 Barry Martens (D20) 2012 Brian Ford (D21)
    2011 Don Alchin (D20) 2010 Cath Perry (D12) 2009 Faye Staughton (D21)
    2008 Shirley & Arthur Swan (D14) 2007 Don & Pat Sainter (D17) 2006 Neville Miller (D20)
    2005 Isabel Stables (D15) 2004 Margaret Caddell (D15) 2003 Coral Evely (D15)
    2002 Robin & Wendy Alexander (D16) 2001 Barbara Kuhn (D10) 2000 Wally Stables (D15)
    1999 Andy Barnes (D21) 1998 Peter Doak (D11) 1997 Coral Reilly (D19)
    1996 Franz Caddell (D15) 1995 Lorraine Jackson (D20) 1994 Jan & Peter McNeil (D11)
    1993 Beth Carmichael 1992 Tom Henderson (D15) 1991 Mick O’Neill (D16)
    1990 Alan Godfrey (D14) 1989 Fiona Fraser (D16) 1988 Darren Steere (D11)
    1987 Tony Rodda (D15) 1986 Edna & Leon Touzel (D11) 1985 Allan Monaghan (D15)
  • Young Leaders Award
  • Awarded to a Victorian individual aged between 15-23 years who has shown outstanding leadership within their club.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Jett Bird 2022 Angus Martin 2021 Not Presented
    2020 Not Presented 2019 Not Presented 2018 Tara Draper & Ethan Pride
    2017 Ella Keogh 2016 Ahmed Kelly 2015 Not Established
    2014 Not Established 2013 Not Established 2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        
  • Club of the Year
  • The Victorian Club which, as selected by SV from nominations submitted by registered Clubs or Districts, best exemplifies financial sustainability, club management and governance, membership development and diversity and inclusion in all its forms.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023 Bendigo Hawks Aquatic 2022 Mildura Swimming Club 2021 Not Presented
    2020 Northcote Swimming & Lifesaving Club 2019 EC Waves 2018 South Gippsland Bass
    2017 Warrnambool 2016 Yarra Plenty 2015 Not Established
    2014 Not Established 2013 Not Established 2012 Not Established
    2011 Not Established 2010 Not Established 2009 Not Established
    2008 Not Established        
  • The Top 10 Club Award
  • The top ten Victorian Clubs which, as selected by SV, have performed best in Competition throughout the Victorian Championship season. Note: rankings are calculated only on equal championship opportunities.

     

    Year Recipient Year Recipient Year Recipient
    2023
    1. Nunawading Swimming Club
    2. Surrey Park Swimming Club
    2. Geelong Swimming Club
    4.Melbourne Swimming Club
    5. MLC Aquatic
    6. Melbourne Vicentre
    7. Traralgon Swimming Club
    8. Ballarat Gold Swimming Club
    9. Western Melbourne Propulsion
    10. Haileybury Aquatic
    2022
    1. Nunawading Swimming Club
    2. Surrey Park Swimming Club
    3. MLC Aquatic
    4. Geelong Swimming Club
    5. Melbourne Swimming Club
    6. Traralgon Swimming Club
    7. EC Waves Swimming Club
    8. Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club
    9. Firbank Aquastars
    10. Ballarat Gold Swimming Club
    2021
    1. Nunawading Swimming Club
    2. MLC Aquatic
    3. Geelong Swimming Club
    4. Firbank Aquastars
    5. Melboure Vicentre Swimming Club
    6. Surrey Park Swimming Club
    7. Western Melbourne Propulsion
    8. Northcote Swimming Club
    9. Ballarat Cold Swimming Club
    10. Traralgon Swimming Club
    2020
    1. Nunawading
    2. MLC
    3. Northcote
    4. Surrey Park
    5. Geelng SC
    6. DVE 
    6. Traralgon
    6. Melbourne Vicentre
    9. Bayside
    10. EC Waves
    2019
    1. Nunawading
    2. Traralgon
    3. Melbounre Vicentre
    3. Surrey Park
    3. MLC Aquatic
    6. Northcote
    7. Firbank Aquastars
    7. Geelong SC
    9. Bayside
    10. Cheltenham 
    2018
    1. Nunawading
    2. Melbourne Vicentre
    3. MLC Aquatic
    4. Surrey Park
    5. Ivanhoe Neons 
    6. Traralgon 
    7. Bayside Swimming Club
    7. DVE Aquatic
    9. Cheltenham Amateur Swimming Club
    10. Geelong SC
    2017
    1. Nunawading
    2.Melbourne Vicentre
    3. MLC Aqatic
    4. Surrey Park
    5. Traralgon
    6. Bayside
    7. CA Tritons
    8. Firbank Aquastars
    9. Ivanhoe Neons
    10. Cheltenham
    2016
    1. Nunawading 
    2. Melbourne Vicentre
    3. MLC
    4. Traralgon
    5. Flyers
    6. CA Tritons
    7. Surrey Park
    8. Bayside
    9. Tigersharks
    10. Melton
    2015
    1. Melbourne Vicentre (58)
    2. Nunawading (54)
    3. MLC (48)
    4. Traralgon (33)
    5. Tigersharks (21)
    6. CA Tritons (20)
    7. Firbank (17)
    7. Flyers (17)
    9. Surrey Park (16)
    10. H20 (12)
    2014
    Nunawading - 1st place
    Melbourne Vicentre - 2nd place
    Surrey Park - 3rd place
    MLC - 4th place
    Traralgon - 5th place
    Tigersharks - 6th place
    Warrnambool - 7th Place
    Flyers - 7th place
    Waterlions - 9th place
    Ivanhoe Neons - 10th place
    2013 Not presented 2012 Not presented
    2011 Not presented 2010 Not presented 2009 Not presented
    2008 Not presented        
  • Officials Service Pins
  • Awarded for 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years respectively for service to SV as a Technical Official.

  • Swimming Victoria Diversity Award
  • Recognises a Victorian individual or organisation based on their significant impact to promote inclusion and diversity in Victorian swimming.  This award will recognise those who have pushed the boundaries to prove that real, genuine change can be made through swimming.

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