The Albany Surf Life Saving Club held a highly successful Senior and Youth Awards Night at the Hilton Gardens Inn on Saturday evening, celebrating the achievements of its members over the past season.
The awards ceremony itself was a highlight of the night, as the club recognised the outstanding performances and contributions of its members. Awards were presented to members of all ages and experience.
Season Points Champions:
- U14 Champion Female: Lilly Fiegart
- U14 Champion Male: Jordan Berkelaar
- U15 Champion Female: Liesel Freebury
- U15 Champion Male: Oliver Pass
- U17 Champion Female: Cleo Proudfoot
- U17 Campion Male: Hamish Bowles
- U19 Champion Female: Devon Proudfoot
- U19 Campion Male: Angus Bowles
- Senior Chamion Female: Erin Miller
- Senior Champion Male: Nick Walker
Club Awards:
- Hadn & Jann Hood Youth Lifesaver of the Year: Liesel Freebury
- Ray & Doreen KellyLifesaver of the Year: Hayden Chanler
- Tony Bush Perpetual Trophy: Jeff Medcalf
- Albany SLSC Education & Training Award: Caroline Tompkin
- Albany SLSC Most Improved Award- Surf Sports: Mitchell Loverock
- Terry Engledow Endevour Award: Collin Pass
- David Smith Memorial Trophy for Club Person of the Year: Greg Pepall
- BB Minicrete Run Perpetual Trophy for Youth Champion: William Liitiaeinen
- BB Minicrete Run Perpetual Trophy for Open Champion Female: Rowena De Groot
- BB Minicrete Run Perpetual Trophy for Open Champion Male: Angus Bowles
- Smith Thornton Swim Perpetual Trophy for Open Champion Femal: Christine Murray
- Smith Thornton Swim Perpetual Trophy for Open Champion Male: Ned Shepherd
The night was filled with fun and festivities as members of all ages came together to recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of their peers. Attendees donned some fantastic op shop formal outfits and danced the night away to the DJ.
Overall, the Senior and Youth Awards Night was a great success, with members of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club coming together to celebrate their achievements and recognise the hard work and dedication of their peers.
The club would like to extend a special thank you to all the sponsors who helped make the event possible. Your support and generosity were instrumental in making the night a huge success. We appreciate your continued commitment to the club and its members.
Principle Sponsors: Smith Thornton Accountants
Divisional Sponsors: Great Southern Specialist Centre, Albany Community Pharmacy 777, BB Minicrete & Firewood Supplies
Contributing Sponsors: Mason Realty, The Naked Bean, DC Design, Albany Signs, The Bottle-O North Road, Gyro Drilling
Community Sponsors: John & Janet Inglis, John Banks