Honouring the People Behind Our Sport
Announcement of Swimming NZ Recognition Awards in 2026
Following on from the announcement of the Swimming NZ Life Membership for Ross Gillespie earlier this month, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of our Swimming NZ Recognition Awards for 2026.
This year we are recognising 10 additional members of our community who provide outstanding service to Swimming NZ, enabling our sport to operate at all levels across the nation.
Congratulations, and thank you, to each and every one of our award recipients.
Recipients of 2026 Recognition Awards
Exemplary Service Award
Awarded in recognition of exceptional service, contribution, and commitment to the sport of swimming at national level.
Congratulations and thank you to the following recipients of a Exemplary Service Award in 2026:
Name | Club | Region |
Fiona Campbell | Wharenui | Canterbury West Coast |
Carlrine Gillespie | Dargaville | Auckland-Northland |
Gavin Ion | Hamilton Aquatics | Waikato |
Please find the full list of Swimming NZ Exemplary Service Award recipients from our history below.
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 12 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ.
Congratulations and thank you to the following recipients of a Distinguished Service Award in 2026:
Name | Club | Region |
Brigitte Mahan | North Canterbury | Canterbury West Coast |
Yvonne Voss | Matamata | Waikato |
Please find the full list of Swimming NZ Distinguished Service Award recipients from our history below.
Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 6 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ.
Congratulations and thank you to the following recipients of a Service Award in 2026:
Name | Club | Region |
Tony Cooper | Auckland-Northland | |
Kieran McCarthy | Hamilton Aquatics | Waikato |
David Musto | Hamilton Aquatics | Waikato |
Erin Jenkins | Central Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay Poverty Bay |
Rowan Williams | Aquabladz | Taranaki |
Please find the full list of Swimming NZ Service Award recipients from our history below.
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