Life Members & Award of Merit Recipients

Rowing WA honours individuals whose dedication and service have significantly impacted rowing in Western Australia through Life Membership and the Award of Merit.

Life Membership

Awarded to those who have:

  • Maintained a sustained and distinguished level of service to Rowing WA.
  • Made a unique contribution that stands out as an individual achievement.
  • Served Rowing WA for at least 20 years.
2020 Glyn Heath   1975 J Jeffreys
2020 Brian Nash   1971 R Gard
2020 Catriona Walker   1969 E Edwards
2020 John Murdoch   1966 K Grant
2009 Lynne Bayliss   1963 K Carrick
2003 Brett Woolfitt OAM   1960 J Howson
2001 Craig James OAM   1957 J Lang
2001 George Xouris   1956 R Jeffreys Jnr
1997 Robert Brealey   1956 E Jackson
1996 Con Stacey   1949 G Mettam
1987 R Hemery   1947 J Child
1986 Donald Lilleyman   1936 P Ryan
1983 W Burbidge OAM   1933 M Miller
1983 William (Bill) Cooper   1926 R Jeffreys
1980 Susan Palfreyman   1925 F Shaw
1980 W Pannell   1922 J Lapsley
1978 Berry Durston      

 

Award of Merit

Presented to those who have:

  • Maintained a sustained and distinguished level of service to Rowing WA.
  • Made a unique contribution that demonstrates leadership and commitment.
  • Served Rowing WA for at least 7 years.
  • Contributed at state or national levels, with club-level service also considered when demonstrating best practice or innovation.
Laurie Anderson
Pierre Pougnault
Terry Scook