2018 Rower of the Year Awards
Congratulations to all the Award Winners for 2018!
On Friday 19th October, Rowing WA recognised its high achievers of the year in a fantastic evening that brought the 2018 regatta season to a close.
Approximately 100 rowers, coaches, administrators, volunteers & special guests paid tribute to those that were bestowed the honour of receiving recognition for their achievements during 2018.
Unfortunately there were too many success stories & high achievers to acknowledge in one evening, especially with the volunteer contribution made by so many to ensure the sport remains strong & vibrant.
Recipients of the 2018 Rower of the Year Awards included:
- Oarsman of the Year – David Watts (Swan River Rowing Club)
- Oarswoman of the Year – Annabelle McIntyre (Fremantle Rowing Club)
- Age Oarsman of the Year – Sam Marsh (Swan River Rowing Club)
- Age Oarswoman of the Year – Bronwyn Cox (University of WA Boat Club)
- Coach of the Year – Jamie Hewlett (WAIS)
- Club Coach of the Year – Neville Kempton (Swan River Rowing Club)
- Volunteer of the Year – Brian Nash (Swan River Rowing Club)
- Official of the Year – Brett Woolfitt OAM
- Rowing WA Volunteer of the Year – Pierre Pougnault
Pennant Awards were won by:
- Overall Premiership Pennant – University of WA Boat Club
- Champion Club of the Year – University of WA Boat Club
- A Grade Pennant – West Australian Rowing Club
- B Grade Pennant – Swan River Rowing Club
- C Grade Pennant – University of WA Boat Club
- D Grade Pennant – University of WA Boat Club
- E Grade Pennant - Curtin University Boat Club
- Masters Pennant – University of WA Boat Club
- Head Race Pennant – Swan River Rowing Club
- Novice Sculling Award – Swan River Rowing Club
The night highlighted many of the strategic achievements of the sport in Western Australia throughout the year & the future plans for the sport over the coming years captured within the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan for Rowing in Western Australia (this should link to the strategic plan one pager under policies)
Recognising our Boat Race Officials:
The 2018 Rower of the Year Awards also saw the introduction of a new recognition program for Boat Race Officials. These dedicated volunteers will receive recognition pins for 5, 10, 15, 20 & 25 years of service to the sport. At this year’s event five recipients received their 25 year pins for their outstanding long service to the sport through their contribution as a Boat Race Official. These people included:
- Brett Woolfitt OAM – 45 years of service
- Craig James OAM – 41 years of service
- Grant Ford – 38 years of service
- John Murdoch – 37 years of service
- Lynne Bayliss – 33 years of service
The evening was a true celebration of everything that is positive in the sport of rowing in Western Australia!
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