Water Polo Australia Performance Awards

The purpose of the Australian Water Polo Awards are to recognise and reward the contribution of people across various roles and levels of the Sport.

Performance Coach of the Year
Criteria: This award recognises coaches who have been able to lead significant improvement with players, and or teams in a way that aligns with the Think.Act.Play policy and who have demonstrated a commitment to their own personal and professional development as a coach between January 1 2024 and January 1 2025. It is open to coaches who have one or more of the following roles:
1. National Age Group Coaches
2. National Institute Network Coaches
3. State Program Coaches
4. AWL Club Head Coaches

Nomination Process:
· All nominations must be endorsed by State/AWL Club

Outstanding Achievement (Athlete)
Criteria: This category recognises athletes who have overcome the odds to achieve excellence in the pool while also achieving outside the pool in their chosen profession, vocation or education between January 1 2024 and January 1, 2025

Nomination Process:
· All nominations must be endorsed by AWL Coach/State Coach or SIS/SAS Coach or National Coach

Senior Athlete of the Year
Criteria: This category is open to athletes who have represented their Country within a senior team, achieving excellence at the highest level. This athlete has not only achieved strong performances on the sporting arena, but outside of competition demonstrates strong work ethic towards their sport, positive attitude, and teamwork.

Nomination Process:
· All nominations must be endorsed by AWL Coach/State Coach or SIS/SAS Coach or National Coach