Swim School of the Year 2026 Nomination Form
The Swim School of the Year Award is designed to honour exceptional achievements in providing swimming and water safety programs by an aquatic venue or organisation. This prestigious accolade celebrates outstanding performance in program development, teaching quality, customer service, and professionalism. The recipient of this award is acknowledged for their remarkable efforts in enhancing the swimming and water safety skills within their communities.
Nominator's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator's Email Address
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example@example.com
Nominee's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominee's Email Address
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Nominee's Organisation Name
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Is the Nominee a current ARI NSW Member?
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Select all programs they offer
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Infants
Pre School
School Age
Stroke Correction/Squads
Adults
Access & Inclusion
School Groups
Water Safety Programs
CALD Lessons
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Program Excellence
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Describe how your swim school delivers outstanding swimming and water safety programs. Provide information about program structure, teaching philosophy, student pathways, Water safety education, lesson planning, assessment methods, class progression. What makes this program different from the others?
Student Outcomes and Customer Experience
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Describe the impact your swim school has on students and families. Provide information on student progression, retention, parent satisfaction, confidence in the water, water safety outcomes, testimonials, customer feedback, waiting lists.
Team Development and Culture
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Describe how your organisation develops, supports and retains high-quality swim teachers. Providing information on recruitment, mentoring, professional development, qualifications, career pathways, staff wellbeing, recognition and leadership.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
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Describe any innovative initiatives introduced by the swim school during the past 12 months. Provide information such as technology, new programs, parent communication, student assessment, accessibility, inclusion, operational improvements, digital systems.
Community Contribution and Water Safety Leadership
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Describe how your swim school contributes to improving swimming and water safety within your community. Provide examples such as school partnerships, community events, water safety campaigns, inclusive programs, charity initatives, drowning prevention.
Organisational Excellence
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Describe how this swim school demonstrates overall organisational excellence. Provide information on strategic planning, quality systems, continuous improvement, risk management, governance, sustainability, reputation.
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Acknowledgement of Information Provided
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I confirm the information that I have provided in this nomination is accurate and truthful. I also acknowledge that information provided (including any reports and pictures) can be used by ARI NSW for the purposes of the judging process as well as any marketing materials.
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