Regional Facility of the Year Award 2026 Nomination Form
The Regional Facility of the Year Award recognises an aquatic or recreation facility located in regional New South Wales (min 50km from Sydney) that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence and a lasting positive impact on its local community. This award celebrates facilities that provide outstanding programs, services and customer experiences while embracing the unique opportunities and challenges of operating in regional communities. Recipients demonstrate innovation, strong community partnerships, sustainable operations and an unwavering commitment to improving health, wellbeing, participation and water safety. The award acknowledges facilities that consistently go beyond expectations to strengthen their communities, foster social connection and set the benchmark for excellence in regional aquatic and recreation service delivery.
Nominator's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator's Email Address
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Nominee's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominee's Email Address
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Nominee's Facility Name
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Nominee's Organisation Name
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Is the Nominee a current ARI NSW Member?
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Community Impact
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Describe how your facility positively impacts the health, wellbeing and connectedness of your regional community. Consider community participation, Learn to Swim, Health programs, recreation, social inclusion, community events, water safety and wellbeing initaitatives as part of your answer.
Operational Excellence
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Describe how your facility consistently delivers high-quality operations and customer service. Consider facility management, customer experience, staff development, risk management, asset management, financial sustainability and operational efficiency as part of your answer.
Innovation and Adaptability
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Describe any innovative initiatives your facility has implemented to improve services, participation or operations. Examples of new programs, technology, community partnerships, shared services, staffing solutions, digital engagement and flexible programming in your answer.
Community Partnerships and Collaboration
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Describe how your facility works collaboratively with local organisations to strengthen community outcomes. Examples such as schools, councils, health services, sporting clubs, aboriginal organisations, community groups and local businesses for your answer.
Accessibility and Inclusion
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Describe how your facility ensures everyone in your community has the opportunity to participate Examples such as disability inclusion, financial accessibility, cultural inclusion, rural outreach, diverse programming, transportation initiatives, family support for your answer.
Sustainability and Future Growth
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Describe how your facility is planning for the future and ensuring long-term sustainability. Consider workforce development, infrastructure improvements, environmental sustainability, strategic planning, financial sustainability, future programs for your answer.
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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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