National Championship Awards
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Founder's CupAwarded to the National Champion Club with the highest point score at the conclusion of the National Championships. The original trophy was donated by Frank Sykes but when it was damaged it was replaced in 1982 by Mary Connolly (National Treasurer 1976-84) to commemorate Jack Brownjohn's contribution to establish Masters Swimming in Australia. 2018 Claremont (WA) |
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Runners Up TrophyAwarded to the club with the second highest point score at the conclusion of the National Championships. The original trophy was donated by A.C.T. A.U.S.S.I. and replaced in 2005. 2018 Powerpoints (VIC) |
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Visitor's TrophyThe Visitors Trophy is awarded to the club with highest point score at the conclusion of the National Championships that is a member of a Branch other than the Host Branch. Up to the 2005 National Swim, the award was given to the top scoring Club whose regular swim venue is more than 100km from the National Championships venue by the most direct road route. From the 2006 National Swim onwards the award has been given to the top scoring visitors club, i.e. the club that is a member of a Branch other than the Host Branch. The original trophy was donated by St. Leonard's Travel. 2018 Blacktown (NSW) |
President's TrophyNew in 2014, the Presidents Trophy is for Clubs with 21-50 members. Rewards performance & participation. Number of points gained at the meet divided by membership. 2018 Blacktown (NSW) |
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Life Member's TrophyNew in 2014, the Life Members Trophy is for Clubs with 5-20 members. Rewards performance & participation. No of points gained at the Meet divided by membership at end of previous year.
2018 Geraldton (WA) |
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Swimmer of the Meet - MaleThe Vorgee Male Swimmer of the Meet Trophy is awarded to the swimmer with the highest points at the conclusion of the National Championships
2018 Mark Thompson (Powerpoints) |
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Swimmer of the Meet - FemaleThe Vorgee female Swimmer of the Meet Trophy is awarded to the swimmer with the highest points at the conclusion of the National Championships
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National Heart Foundation TrophyThe National Heart Foundation Trophy was introduced by the ACT Branch for their first National Swim in 1985 in recognition of the Heart Foundation’s support for the office services they gave to the Branch. The National Heart Foundation Trophy is awarded by the host Branch to a National swim participant who has shown steady progress over the past 12 months, diligent attendance at training sessions and an interest in helping others improve their fitness. discontinued in 2014 |
Official of the Year
This award provides the opportunity for members to recognise the very valuable contribution that Officials make to Masters Swimming.
Masters Swimming Australia announces the Official of the Year winner at the National Championship Presentation Dinner each year, with the winner receiving a trophy in recognition of their achievement.
| 2017 | Pamela Walter | WA |
| 2016 | Phillip Beames | SA |
| 2015 | Ken Phillips | WA |
| 2014 | Ron Gray | WA |
| 2013 | Jodie Burke | NSW |
| 2012 | Diane Partridge | NSW |
| 2011 | Karen Patrick | QLD |
| 2010 | Noel Partridge | NSW |
| 2009 | Deryn Thomas | VIC |
| 2008 | Kay Cox | WA |
| 2007 | Sue Johnstone | NSW |
| 2006 | Peter Maloney | WA |
| 2005 | Jane Noake | NSW |
| 2004 | Ken Liddy | QLD |
| 2003 | not awarded | |
| 2002 | not awarded | |
| 2001 | not awarded | |
| 2000 | Stan Pearson | QLD |
| 1999 | not awarded | |
| 1998 | Ivan Wingate | SA |
| 1997 | Robin Sweeney | QLD |
| 1996 | Kay Cox | WA |
| 1995 | Pauline Samson | TAS |
Coach of the Year
This award provides the opportunity for members to recognise the very valuable contribution that coaching makes to Masters Swimming.
Masters Swimming Australia announces the Coach of the Year winner at the National Championship Presentation Dinner each year, with the winner receiving a trophy in recognition of their achievement. The winner is also presented a trophy at the ASCTA National Conference.
| 2017 | Peter Johnston | Merrylands (NSW) |
| 2016 | Sari Galsworthy | Fremantle Finns (WA) |
| 2015 | Katya Anderson | Superfins (WA) |
| 2014 | Anne Smyth | Tuggeranong (NSW) |
| 2013 | Peter Johnston | Merrylands (NSW ) |
| 2012 | Brenton Ford | Powerpoints (VIC) |
| 2011 | Danny Crowe | Wett Ones (NSW) |
| 2010 | Francis Godden | Doncaster Dolphins (VIC) |
| 2009 | Vicky Watson | Ryde AUSSI Masters (NSW) |
| 2008 | Patrick Devine | Malvern Marlins (VIC) |
| 2007 | Francis Godden | Doncaster Dolphins (VIC) |
| 2006 | not awarded | |
| 2005 | Nicole Badani | Armadale (WA) |
| 2004 | Louise Stovin-Bradford | Seaside Pirates (NSW) |
| 2003 | Caryn Kiellor | West Coast (WA) |
| 2002 | Vanessa Smith | Wett Ones (NSW) |
| 2001 | Jeff Price | Seaside Pirates (NSW) |
| 2000 | Louise Stovin-Bradford | Seaside Pirates (NSW) |
| 1999 | Rod Porteous | Gladstone (QLD) |
| 1998 | Alina Graham | NW United Sharx (QLD) |
| 1997 | Rod Porteous | Gladstone (QLD) |
| 1996 | Peter Jackson | Warringah (NSW) |
| 1995 | Susette Pow | Osborne Park (WA) |
| 1994 | Elly Fleig | Adelaide Masters (SA) |
| 1993 | Ed Peters | Leeming (WA) |
| 1992 | Neroli Nixon | Doncaster Dolphins (VIC) |
| 1991 | Anita Killmier | Powerpoints (VIC) |
| 1990 | Anita Killmier | Powerpoints (VIC) |
| 1989 | Kay Cox | Carine (WA) |
MSA Life Membership
Masters Swimming Australia has honoured a number of volunteer members who have contributed to the management of the organisation since its inception in 1975.
The person's contribution must be of sustained excellence to the furtherance of the Association's ideals and each and everyone of them have been instrumental in the development of this great organisation.
| Gary Stutsel OAM | NSW | 1985 |
| Glenys McDonald AM | WA | 1989 |
| Peter Gillett (dec) | SA | 1991 |
| Kay Cox OAM | WA | 1999 |
| Ivan Wingate | WA | 2002 |
| Daryl Hawkes | SA | 2005 |
| Pauline Samson | TAS | 2006 |
| Mary Sweeney | QLD | 2006 |
| David Cummins | WA | 2007 |
| John Pugh | TAS | 2011 |
| Gerry Tucker | VIC | 2016 |
