On the 2nd of September, over 730 members of the Aquatics and Recreation Industry came together to celebrate the winners of the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Industry Awards.
The awards were judged by over 70 volunteers, and independent judges and sponsored by 30 industry organisations.
With 25 award categories full of high-calibre competition, we are proud to announce that Belgravia Leisure and our people have won some major awards in the following categories.
Swim Teacher of Babies, Infants, Preschool Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Susan Hill, Knox Leisureworks managed by Belgravia Leisure on behalf of Knox City Council
- Georgia Dynon, Keilor East Leisure Centre managed by Belgravia Leisure on behalf of Moonee Valley City Council
- Katherine Noutsos, Mill Park Leisure Centre managed by Belgravia Leisure on behalf of the City of Whittlesea
- Lydia Takle, Pelican Park Recreation Centre managed by Belgravia Leisure on behalf of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Winner:
- Congratulations Susan Hill from Knox Leisureworks
Innovative Program Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Belgravia Leisure Customer Care Team
- Inclusive Aquatics and Recreation: a guide to increasing participation by underrepresented communities, Belgravia Foundation
Winner:
- Belgravia Leisure Customer Care Team
Facility Management of the Year Award – All Year Large
Nominee and Highly Commended:
- Yawa Aquatic Centre, managed by Belgravia Leisure on behalf of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Belgravia Leisure Nominees
We are also proud of so many incredible Belgravia Leisure nominees in the following award categories.
Customer Service Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Kasey Pisani, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Kaylee Boyce, Pelican Park Recreation Centre
- Antoinette Murphy, Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Greer Smith, Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC)
- Skye Blenkiron, Monbulk Aquatic Centre
Duty Manager Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Amber Wilkes, Monbulk Aquatic Centre
- Lauren Shaw, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Katarina Behan, Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Andrew Yaghmoor, Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC)
Swim School Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Knox Leisureworks
Nutrition and Healthy Choices Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Yawa Aquatic Centre
Emerging Leader Award
Nominees:
- Jake Thrum, Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
- Jamie Washburn, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Maddison Kowal, WaterMarc Aquatic Centre
Community Impact Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- All In Swimming Program, Knox Leisurworks
- Women’s Only Slide Night, WaterMarc Aquatic Centre
Facility Management of the Year Award – Seasonal
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Whittlesea Swim Centre
Health Club Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Monbulk Aquatic Centre
- Yawa Aquatic Centre
Personal Trainer Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Madi Brow, Yawa Aquatic Centre
- Stefan Materazzo, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Oliver Dyson, Mill Park Leisure
- Peter Wren, Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Henry Yallah, Monbulk Aquatic Centre
Membership Sales Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Clare Black, Yawa Aquatic Centre
Most Valuable Employee Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Stephane Tabardin, Mill Park Leisure
- Bianca North, Keilor East Leisure,
- Tamara Kift, Knox Leisureworks
- Darcy Clemow, Watermarc
- Bobby Savic, Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Jacquelin Dargan, Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC)
- David Gannon, Yarra Centre
Pool Lifeguard Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Chloe McLaughlin, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Jessica Campbell, Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Jack Bophy, Queens Park Pool
Swim Teacher of the Year Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Carryl Naylor, Knox Leisureworks
- Samantha Flanagan, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Toby Cape, Monbulk Aquatic Centre
Swim Teacher for Persons with a Disability
Presented by the Belgravia Foundation
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Matthew Arrowsmith, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Karen Newell, Knox Leisureworks
Sustainability Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
Group Exercise Instructor Award
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Les Hedger, Monbulk Aquatic Centre
- Aaron Joyner, Keilor East Leisure Centre
- Monique Graham, Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre
- Maria Ballesta, Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
- Sue Black, Yawa Aquatic Centre
- Jacqui Aleksovski, Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Facility Management of the Year Award – All Year Medium
Belgravia Leisure Nominees:
- Yarra Centre
Belgravia Leisure would like to thank the ARV team, and volunteers and congratulate all the winners and nominees of the 2022 ARV Industry Awards.
