On Saturday 12th May, the club celebrated another great season and recognised a number of outstanding achievements and dedicated members.
The night kicked off with guests arriving on the red carpet to the sounds of a four-piece ensemble from the WA Academy of Performing Arts. Guests were instantly shocked at the amazing transformation of the club hall. Red, black and white ceiling drapes and 360 degree black curtains turning the old trusty hall into a 5 star ball room.
Aussie medallists, coaches and SLSWA Awards of Excellence finalist were all acknowledged along with 8 time Aussie Gold Medallist Alison O'Toole receiving yet another Warren Somerford Marathon win. Peter Scott, Paul Lilleyman, Brett Slocombe and Steve Bowler were all presented with SLSA 25 year medallions.
Following a gourmet dinner, the night progressed to the main awards with numerous standing ovations and excited chitter chatter as the finalist were revealed. The finalists and winners for the main awards are as follows.
Floreat Lions Club Lifesaving Scholarship (Cadet of the Year)
Winner: Zac Betts
Finalist: Kate Olver, Sarah Viney, Jade Mickle
U/19 of the Year
Winner: "Mundy" Sanderson-Green
Finalist: Roshann Davies, Gabby Murphy, Britt Brymer
Boatie of the Year
Winner: Mal Lowther
Finalist: John "Garbo" Leivers, Shane Bowler, John Foster
Eugene Mickle Award (Contribution to Nippers)
Winner: Jane Scott
Finalist: Robynanne Davies, Andrew Walker
Training Officer of the Year
Winner: Steve Reynolds
Finalist: Jane Scott, Rod King, Rik Lovett, Natalie Law
Administrator of the Year
Winner: Steve Carrick
Finalist: Grant Trew, Bill Jarman, Sonya Read
Coach of the Year
Winner: Andrew Walker
Finalists: Adie Hinkes, John Wilkie, Leigh Buchan, Rik Lovett
Best Patrol Member
Winner: John Davies
Finalists: Anthony Langdon, Brett Wakefield, Jade Whitehead
Best Club Member
Winner: Steve Carrick
Finalists: Ben Carrick, Andrew Walker, Mal Lowther
