Awards

The Australian Swim Schools National Awards of Excellence recognise the outstanding achievements of ASSA Members!

This prestigious opportunity allows ASSA members to showcase their exceptional contributions across various categories. 

Award receipients can be a Business, Individual or Program and nominees compete with others in their region. 

BusinessProgramIndividual
Employer of Choice AwardSafer Swimming Award
Swim Teacher of the Year
International Swim School of the Year
Innovation Award
Emerging Talent Award
New Swim School Award
Marketing and Comms Award
Coordinator/Manager of the Year
Swim School of the Year Award 
Inclusive Swim School Award
Swim School Growth Award
Sustainability Award

Swim School Turnaround Award
Community Service Award

   Industry leaders from Australia and around the world gather to honor their peers' achievements at the 2023 Australian Swim Schools Association's National Awards of Excellence and Hall of Fame Gala.

   
John and Barbara Carew of John Carew Swim School were inducted into the ASSA Hall of Fame in 2023. ASSA President Wayne Pollock presents the award to Barbara Carew.

We Have a New Online Awards Platform! We've enhanced our awards submission process with the introduction of a new platform for nominating candidates. This upgraded system enables you to seamlessly complete your nomination online.  To be considered for an award an online entry must be completed. Entries should address all judging criteria and include supporting documentation and photos. 

There will be a Winner and a Highly Commended for each category. 

Winner receives,

  • Trophy (Business Categories)
  • Framed certificate
  • Digital marketing collateral 
  • Recognition at the awards evening

Highly Commended receives,

  • Certificate
  • Digital marketing collateral
  • Recognition at the awards evening

All nominees receive a digital nominee badge.

Investment: The entry fee is $89 for Individual Awards and $129 for Business Awards. 

Use coupon code LAUNCH for 25% off. 

Judging Panel: The judging panel consists of a well-rounded group of industry experts. Judging panels are uniquely configured for each award category to leverage a judge's expertise and eliminate bias.

Winners and Finalists will be announced at the 2024 Australian Swim Schools Association’s National Awards of Excellence Gala on Thursday, 22nd August. This event promises to be a celebration of excellence, where industry leaders, innovators, and advocates come together to honor outstanding achievements within the swim school community.  Register to attend the National Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner below.


We're here for you! Do you need help with the nomination process? Contact us for support - 0457 539618, admin@australianswimschool.org.au

Please note that participation in these award nominations is exclusive to ASSA Member swim schools. If you are not currently an ASSA member and wish to nominate, please join us here. 


Australian Swim Schools Association

PO Box 552, Miami
QLD 4220 Australia

E: admin@australianswimschools.org.au

P: (+61) 418 962156


We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Gold Coast, the Yugambeh people, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. It is with gratitude and respect that we host the ASSA National Conference 2024 on Yugambeh Country.