The Triathlon WA Annual Awards for the 2022/23 season will be held on Saturday, 27 May 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront from 6pm. This will be a catered evening event, with a DJ and dancefloor following the presentations. Tickets on sale soon.
Triathlon WA is calling for nominations for the below awards. Nominations close 11.59pm (midnight) on Sunday 7 May 2023.
Service to Sport Award
The Service to Sport Award is intended to recognise an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to the sport of triathlon over an extended period of time. This Award allows for recognition of an individual whose service may not be directly associated with TWA but has provided significant benefit to the sport at a club, event or other association level.
Nomination for the Service to Sport Award will be called for in conjunction with the call for Life Member nominations. Individuals nominated for the Service to Sport Award will be assessed by the panel convened to consider TWA Life Memberships. The panel will present recommendations to the Board who will make final decisions on successful nominees. In selecting a recipient, the Board will take into consideration:
- Service to the sport over an extended period (minimum of ten years)
- Service to the sport above and beyond what is normally expected
- Significant leadership in the sport
- Contribution to the enhanced standing of triathlon in the community
- The recipient being in good standing with TWA
Coach of the Year Award
This Award is intended to recognise individuals who demonstrated a commitment and dedication to coaching Western Australian triathletes, and who have helped Australian triathletes to achieve significant competition success at both the age group and the High-Performance level. To be eligible for the Award nominees must be current members of TWA and a currently accredited triathlon coach at the time of their nomination. The winner(s) of this award may be nominated for any other appropriate industry awards as deemed appropriate by the Board.
Community Coach of the Year Award
This award is intended to recognise and honour Western Australian triathlon coaches who have demonstrated a commitment and dedication to coaching WA triathletes over the previous season. To be eligible for the award, nominees must be current members of TWA and accredited triathlon coaches at the time of nomination. Nominees will be considered based on their coaching of age group triathletes and proven demonstration of;
- Engagement
- Integrity
- Community
- And commitment to growing the sport of triathlon in WA
Life Membership
Triathlon Western Australia is also calling for Life Membership Nominations. Click Here to nominate a Life Member.
Steve Barrie Technical Official of the Year
The Technical Official of the Year Award has been acknowledged since 2000. The Award was renamed in 2007 in honour of TWA Life Member Steve Barrie to recognise his significant contribution to our sport. This award is presented annually in recognition of the service and dedication of a Technical Official to the sport.