ARV Industry Awards 2023

Event was held June 23rd, 2023 at Centrepiece, Melbourne Park.

27 Awards presented
85 Judges
883 attendees
236 nominations

The ARV 2023 Industry Gala Awards is a pinnacle event in the industry’s event calendar and has been for 24 years.

This year’s celebration showcased our industry’s outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations within our industry in 2022 - Qualifying period: 1st January 2022 - 31st December 2022.

We extend our thanks to the 85 judges across each category, who assessed an ARV-record of 236 nominations, and ARV sponsors for their continued support.

This effort to acknowledge and celebrate a wide range of organisations and individuals and their achievements is what makes the ARV Awards such a special event.

The event opened with a spectacular Disco Skaters performance, bringing Disco to life. We were warmly hosted by Neary Ty who supported ARV to deliver a successful event. The evening wrapped with a performance by Unlimited, who performed some incredible renditions of everyone’s favourite Disco hits.

We extend our thanks to Perfect Gym, our Platinum Sponsor, for their strong, continued support.

We are also grateful to our Gold Sponsors, Roejen Services, Para Mobility and UPR Plumbing for their continued and unwaivering commitment to ARV. Alongside our Silver, Bronze, Supporter sponsors and members, this support has enabled a comprehensive array of offerings for our industry and enable ARV to continue to provide excellent services for Aquatics and Recreation organisations across the state.

We look forward to a packed event calendar in the coming months to round out the 2023 calendar year.

Congratulations to all winners and nominees.

2023 WINNERS

Customer Service Award:	Debra Evans, Casey ARC - The Y
Duty Manager Award:	Zachary Macciocca, Eltham Leisure Centre - Aligned Leisure
Pool Lifeguard Award:	Beth Valles, Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre
Membership Sales Award:	Winner: Yvonne Widjaja, Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre - Brimbank Leisure Highly Commended: Gia Harris, Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre - The Y Jack Hunter - Active Monash - Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Most Valuable Employee Award:	Andrew Yaghmoor, Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre - Belgravia Leisure
Group Exercise Instructor Award:	Sue Terrell, Kingston Active - Waves Leisure Centre
Personal Trainer/Gym Instructor Award:	Dylan Henderson, Eltham Leisure Centre - Aligned Leisure
Swim Teacher Award:	Winner: Wanda Grime, Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre - Belgravia Leisure Highly Commended: Shannon Gardner - Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre - Peninsula Leisure
Swim Teacher of Babies, Infants and Preschool Award:	Imelda Killeen, Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre - Active Monash
Swim Teacher of Persons with a Disability Award:	Winner: Marie Noonan, Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre - Macedon Ranges Shire Council Highly Commended: Christine Meek - Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre - Hume City Council
Course Trainer / Presenter Award:	Sasho Ilievski, Brimbank Leisure
Sustainability Award:	Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre - Brimbank Leisure
Emerging Leader Award:	Haren Weerasiri, Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre - Brimbank Leisure
Marketing & Communication:	Marketing and Communications, Yawa Aquatic Centre - Belgravia Leisure
Health Club Award:	Mill Park Leisure - Belgravia Leisure
Community Impact Award:	Exercise and Cancer Pilot Project - Latrobe City Council
Innovative Program Award:	Winner: No Boundaries All-Abilities Golf Program - Centenary Park Golf Course – Clublinks Highly Commended: Qfit - Brunswick Baths - The Y
Outstanding Contribution to the Aquatics and Recreation Industry Award:	Philip Saikaly, Sport and Recreation Victoria
ARV Life Membership:	Alexia Morgan, Belgravia Leisure
Watch Around Water Award:	Aquapulse - Western Leisure Services
Swim School Award:	Winner: Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre - Hume City Council Highly Commended: The Little Swim School
Nutrition and Healthy Choices Award:	Elements Eatery, Yawa Aquatic Centre - Belgravia Leisure
Industry Supplier Award:	Novofit
Facility Management Award – Seasonal:	Golden Square Pool
Facility Management Award - All Year Small:	Caulfield Grammar School - Aligned Leisure
Facility Management Award - All Year Medium:	Pelican Park Recreation Centre - Belgravia Leisure Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre - Aligned Leisure
Facility Management Award - All Year Large:	Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre - The Y