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: |
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| 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 |
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| Swim Teacher of Babies, Infants and Preschool Award: | Imelda Killeen, Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre - Active Monash |
| Swim Teacher of Persons with a Disability Award: |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
