South West Academy of Sport held their inaugural Awards Presentation Night on Friday 16th November at the Flying Horse to celebrate the achievements of the 2018 SWAS athletes.
Commonwealth Games Table Tennis Gold Medalist Melissa Tapper was the guest speaker and gave an insight into her achievements and talked to the athletes about finding balance and success in their sports.
Awards were given out for Strength and Conditioning in each shire, Outstanding athletes in each SWAS Sporting program as well as 3 special awards for Education, Performance Excellence and Overall Excellence.
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING AWARDS:
S & C Moyne and Warrnambool Shires- Asher Keldan
S & C Moyne and Warrnambool Shires- Olivia Marris
S & C Southern Grampians Shire- Willow Sainsbury
S & C Glenelg Shire- Sidney Dent
S & C Corangamite Shire- Khris Clementson
S & C Corangamite Shire- May Suhan
PROGRAM AWARDS:
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Netball Program Award sponsored by Athletes Foot- Molly Farley
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Clay Target Shooting Program Award sponsored by Aussie Disposals -Jesse Ryan
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Cycling Program Award sponsored by Royal Bikes- Cadel Howie
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Tennis Program Award sponsored by Athletes Foot – Eloise Swarbrick
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Surfing Program Award sponsored by Sports Power- Braiden Malady
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Golf Program Award sponsored by Golf Foundation-Logan Lilley
Outstanding Achiever SWAS Individual Athlete Program Award sponsored by Momentum Fitness Warrnambool- Alexander Johnston
SPECIAL AWARDS:
SWAS Education Award sponsored by South West Sport- Callum Bridge
Perpetual Performance Excellence Award sponsored by South West Tafe- Caytlyn Sharp
Perpetual Overall Excellence Award sponsored by South West Academy of Sport- Niamh Jones