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AWARDS

Meet our champions

HISTORY OF THE AWARDS

Powerpoints Masters Swimming Club was started in May, 1979, but it wasn’t until 1985 that the Committee decided it was time to show some appreciation to individual members for their efforts during the year and to give swimmers a goal to strive towards.

BEST MALE/FEMALE PERFORMANCE TROPHY

Awarded to the two swimmers who have won the most State titles (1 point) and National titles (2 points) throughout the calendar year. The trophy says “State Titles”, but this has now been expanded to include National titles. 

The competitions are: State Long Course, State Short course, National Long Course and State Distance Meet (when held). First awarded in 1985. Calculated by the Recorder using results that can be downloaded from the MSA portal.

 

Past Winners

2024 - David Kellam & Rosa Montague

2023 - Darius Schultz & Rosa Montague

2022 - Darius Schultz & Rosa Montague

2021 - Michael Daly & Rosa Montague

2020 - Not awarded this year

2019 - Darius Schultz & Marijke Alderson

2018 - Darius Schultz & Rosa Montague

2017 - Mark Thompson & Wendy Tempels

2016 - Mark Thompson & Rosa Montague

2015 - Mark Thompson & Wendy Tempels

2014 - Stuart Moffatt & Wendy Tempels

2013 - Not awarded this year

2012 - Stuart Moffatt & Kelly Higgins

2011 – Mark Thompson & Kelly Higgins

2010 – Mark Thompson & Jennie Bucknell

2009 – Stuart Moffatt & Helen Whitford

2008 – Stuart Moffatt & Helen Whitford

2007 – Stuart Moffatt & Helen Whitford

2006 – Stuart Moffatt & Jennie Bucknell

2005 – Michael Moloney & Helen Whitford

2000 to 2004 – no awards given

1999 – Michael Moloney & Helen Whitford

1998 – Russell Fletcher & Helena Morris

1997 – Michael Moloney & Helena Morris

1996 – Russell Fletcher & Marijke Alderson

1995 – Michael Moloney & Marian Dutton

1994 – Russell Fletcher & Kirsteen Butler

1993 – Russell Fletcher & Marijke Alderson

1992 – Michael Moloney & Kirsteen Butler

1991 – Tim Boness & Marian Dutton

1990 – Tim Boness & Marian Dutton

1989 – Michael Moloney & Loris Knight

1988 – Bill Orchard & Margaret Toppel

1987 – John Olsen & Frances Vorrath

1986 – Ces Tomkins & Marian Dutton

1985 – E. Eichenberger & Marian Dutton

BEST MALE/FEMALE POINTS TROPHY

Awarded to the two swimmers (male and female) who have won the most points for the club at the four major annual competitions (Nationals, State Long and Short Course and State Distance Meet) in which points are accrued to work out the performance ranking of the participating clubs. These two swimmers may not be the fastest in their age group or in the club, but will have contributed the most to the Club’s points tally. First awarded in 2005. The Recorder provides the stats for this award.

 

Past Winners 

2024 - Brett Davidson & Rosa Montague

2023 - Brett Davidson & Rosa Montague

2022 - Michael Daly & Jacinta Humphrey

2021 - Brett Davidson & Marijke Anderson

2020 - Not awarded this year

2019 - Darius Schultz & Marijke Alderson

2018 - Darius Schultz & Rosa Montague

2017 - Nathan Chenco & Wendy Tempels

2016 – Brett Davidson & Rosa Montague

2015 – Mark Thompson/Nathan Chenco & Wendy Tempels

2014 – Brett Davidson & Marijke Alderson

2013 – Not awarded this year

2012 – Brenton Ford & Kelly Higgins

2011 – Brett Davidson & Kelly Higgins

2010 – Mark Thompson & Kelly Higgins

2009 – Brett Davidson & Helen Whitford

2008 – Stuart Moffatt & Helen Whitford

2007 – Stuart Moffatt & Helen Whitford

2006 – Stuart Moffatt & Marijke Alderson

2005 – Shane Gore & Helena Morris

BEST MALE/FEMALE INTERCLUB AWARD

Awarded to both a male and female swimmer who participate in and support interclub swimming carnivals in Victoria which are registered with Masters Swimming Victoria. Points are awarded on the basis of one point for every event swum. No distinction is made between a swimmer who is placed first or last. In the event of a tie, we count the number of “personal best” swims the two tied competitors have achieved. Swimmers who are in the first three places of other Powerpoints’ swimming awards will not be considered for these awards on the grounds that the interclub awards are to encourage wider participation at meets. First awarded in 2010. The Recorder provides the information based on results on the MSV site which will indicate which Pointers participated in inter-clubs. If there is only one interclub swum in Victoria in a year, then the Interclub Trophy may not be awarded.


Past Winners 

2024 - Darius Schultz & Sal Cuming

2023 - Suwito Linoh & Sal Cuming

2022 - Not awarded this year

2021 - Not awarded this year

2020 - Not awarded this year

2019 - Ronald Hart & Elizabeth Aquino Perez

2018 - Simon Jocelyn & Elizabeth Aquino Perez

2017 - David Kellam & Marijke Alderson

2016 – Not awarded this year.

2015 – Suwito Linoh & Rosa Montague

2014 – Suwito Linoh & Ingrid McDonald

2013 – Not awarded this year.

2012 – Herbert Orenstein & Rosa Montague

2011 – Herbert Orenstein & Rosa Montague

2010 – Herbert Orenstein & Jennie Bucknell

OPEN WATER SWIM - ENDEAVOUR/ENDURANCE TROPHY (DISTANCE)

Awarded to the swimmer for the highest total overall distance swum in competitive open water swims in Victoria in one season. The season is from October to June. This is awarded to one male and one female winner. First awarded 2009.

 

The Recorder provides the results for this award but, in some cases, will require the assistance of Open Water Swim (OWS) swimmers as outlined below. To this end an email should be sent out to members prior to the start of the OWS season.

 

Club members must submit their results to the Recorder at the end of the open water swim season with their total distance swum in OWS. The Recorder may use their judgement to determine which events my be included and may verify distances submitted against results posted by race organisers.

 

Past Winners

2024 - Kipp Kaufmann & Kirsta Craig

2023 - Kipp Kaufmann & Kirsteen Butler

2022 - Kipp Kaufmann & Amander Flaherty

2021 - Peter Williamson & Rachel Versteegen

2020 - Trevor Armstrong & Lisa Francis

2019 - Tim Boness & Lisa Francis

2018 - Tim Boness & Dieneke Walker

2017 - Tim Boness & Dieneke Walker

2016 – David Kellam & Lisandra de Carvalho

2015 – Trevor Armstrong & Lisandra de Carvalho

2014 – Duncan Cleary & Lisandra de Carvalho

2013 – Matt Harry & Lisandra de Carvalho

2012 – Matt Harry & Kelly Higgins

2011 – Matt Harry & Kelly Higgins

2010 – Oliver Wilkinson & Melinda Kemp

2009 – Chris Andrew & Melinda Kemp

OPEN WATER SWIM - EXCELLENCE TROPHY

Awarded to the male and female swimmer with the best performance in selected key events in the Victorian open water calendar. 

After publication of the calendar of events (and before the commencement of the main part of the season) the Committee will choose which events will be included for that year and advise members.

In previous years selected events have included the Lorne Pier to Pub (1.2km swim), Anglesea Rock2Ramp (1.2km swim), Torquay Danger  (1km swim), Rip View, Pt Lonsdale (1.4km swim), Mornington (1.5km swim), and MMAD (Mt Martha) (1.2km swim) with an aim to include events in various ares (e.g. the surf coast, the peninsula and the city).

Points are allocated according to place (10 pts – 1st, 9 pts – 2nd, etc) and this is awarded to one male and one female winner. From 2024/2025 double points will be allocated to the top 10 finishes in the Lorne Pier to Pub race.

First awarded 2009. ​The Recorder provides the results for this award. 

 

Past Winners

2024 - Tim Boness & Lisandra de Carvalho

2023 - Nigel Fanning & Lisandra de Carvalho

2022 - Nigel Fanning & Melinda Kemp

2021 - Tim Boness & Lisandra de Carvalho

2020 - Trevor Armstrong & Rosa Montague

2019 - Tim Boness & Melissa Kemp

2018 - Time Boness & Lisandra de Carvalho

2017 - Tim Boness & Lisandra de Carvalho

2016 – Trevor Armstrong & Carol Spencer-Gardner

2015 – Trevor Armstrong & Lisandra de Carvalho

2014 – Trevor Armstrong & Helen Whitford

2013 – Not awarded this year.

2012 – Trevor Armstrong & Helen Whitford

2011 – Trevor Armstrong & Melinda Kemp

2010 – Trevor Armstrong & Melinda Kemp

2009 – Trevor Armstrong & Melinda Kemp

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

This is awarded to someone for exceptional achievements in swimming. Our first winner, Oliver Wilkinson, swam around Manhattan Island in record time, swam the English Chanel and Rottnest. First awarded in 2011. This is an award for exceptional effort and dedication and is rarely awarded. Decided by the Committee.


Past Winners

2024 - Mark Thompson for breaking the 100 metre freestyle world record

2023 - Jennie Bucknell, Gill O'Mara, Mark Thompson & Lachlan McDowell - for breaking the world record in the 4x100 & 4x 200 metre freestyle relays and world records for Jennie Bucknell breaking the 50 & 100 metre individual freestyle

2022 - Not awarded

2021 - Jennie Bucknell - for breaking the world record in the 50 metre freestyle

2020 - Mark Thompson - for 3 individual gold medals at the 2019 FINA World Championships and being the 2019 Victorian Master Athlete of the year

2019 - Duncan Cleary - for a successful crossing of the English Channel - presented in late 2018

2018 - Not awarded

2017 - Mark Thompson - for repeated award of Male Swimmer of the Meet at the National Championships

2016 – Not awarded

2015 – Not awarded

2014 – Not awarded

2013 – Matt Harry –for a successful crossing of the English Channel.

2012 – Not awarded

2011 – Oliver Wilkinson – swam around Manhattan Island in record time, swam the English Channel and Rottnest.

MOST IMPROVED SWIMMER TROPHY

Awarded to the person whom the coach decides, in consultation with the committee, has most improved their stroke, distance, endurance and so on, over the calendar year. This award is often given to a relatively new member of the club. First awarded in 1985. Decided by the Coach in consultation with the Committee.


Past Winners

2024 - Bastion Moya

2023 - Sal Cuming

2022 - Anthony Anderson

2021 - Ed Medica

2020 - David Cowie

2019 - Ronald Hart

​2018 - Elizabeth Aquino

2017 - Raymond Lundie

2016 – Bryce Anderson

2015 – Ingrid McDonald

2014 – Tom Arthur

2013 – Not awarded this year.

2012 – Rob Charters

2011 – Kath Russell

2010 – Grace Phang

2009 – Scott Ross

2008 – Lisandra de Carvalho

2007 – Raymond Lundie

2006 – Darius Alekna

2005 – Megan Blamires

2000 to 2004 – No awards given

1999 – Neil Bellamy

1998 – Sandra McPherson-Smith

1997 – Richard Flockart

1996 – Veronica Murphy

1995 – Cosimo Ferraro

1994 – Wayne Davis

1993 – Lisa Saad

1992 – Alan Rickerby

1991 – Stephen Marks

1990 – Helen Jackson

1989 – Peter Chenoweth

1988 – Gary Northern

1987 – Tony Grant

1986 – Loris Knight

1985 – Cliff Eddy

RICHARD CARLISLE KNIGHT AWARD

Awarded to the club member who, in the estimation of the committee, has shown great strength and resilience to keep swimming in the face of adversity, especially in dealing with health issues. Donated in 1987 by Loris, Richard Carlisle Knight’s 2nd wife, who was also a member of Powerpoints, after his death from a heart attack aged 57 in a Brisbane pool in 1987. First awarded in 1987. Decided by the Committee.


Past Winners 

2024 - Mark Riordan & Michael Daly

2023 - David Kellam

2022 - Dieneke Walker

2021 - Not awarded this year

2020 - Todd Patrick

2019 - Not awarded this year

2018 - Erika Gosney

2017 - Laurie Healy

2016 – Rosa Montague

2015 – Geoff Toogood

2014 – Nadine Royle

2013 – Not award this year.

2012 – Les Pearce

2011 – Richard Flockart/Sue Bussell

2010 – Liz Gosper

2009 – Lois Hill

2008 – Yvonne Egan

2007 – Duncan Cleary

2006 – Rosa Montague

2005 – Carol Spencer-Gardner

1998 to 2004 – Not awarded

1997 – Bruce Morgan

1995 to 1996 – Not awarded

1994 – Cosimo Ferraro

1993 – Michael O’Shannassy

1992 – No award given

1991 – Helen Jackson

1990 – Craig Ennis

1989 – Frances Vorrath

1988 – Jocelyn Roffey

1987 – Fran McCullough

POINTER OF THE YEAR (AND OCCASIONALLY POINTER OF THE DECADE)

Awarded to the person who gives the most to the club, both in and out of the water, during the course of the year. This person contributes their time and effort to the running of the club, participating socially, as well as attending Club training sessions and competing for the Club at swim meets. First awarded in 1985. Voted on by the Committee.

 

In the case of a draw, the award is held jointly. Historically, this is not awarded for being a super star swimmer but for someone who swims and works for the success of the club. Traditionally awarded to members who are on the club committee and/or organised a large scale club event (e.g. Prahran Classic) but is now extended to those working on state and national committees, who are therefore enhancing the reputation of the club as a member of the Australian masters swimming community.

 

Past Winners

Pointer of the Year

2024 - David Cowie

2023 - Jacinta Humphrey & Darius Schultz

2022 - Michael Daly

2021 - Mary Sontrop

2020 - Yvonne Egan

2019 - Michael Daly

2018 - Brett Davidson

2017 - Wendy Tempels

2016 – Tim Boness

2015 – Sal Cuming

2014 – Rob Charters

2013 – Not awarded this year

2012 – Rosa Montague

2011 – Yvonne Egan/Rosa Montague

2010 – Jennie Bucknell

2009 – Rosa Montague

2008 – Anton Lion

2007 – Archer Talbot

2006 – Lois Hill

2005 – Lois Hill

2002 to 2004 – Not awarded

2001 – Marijke Alderson/Joss Roffey

2000 – not awarded this year

1999 – Greg North

1998 – Gary Northern

1997 – Pauline Grybowski

1996 – John Ornsby

1995 – Sandra Holdsworth

1994 – Chris Lang

1993 – Marijke Alderson

1992 – Ian Matthews

1991 – Harry Bahrend

1990 – John Marriott

1989 – John Iossifidis

1988 – Les Severacz

1987 – Rob Nelson

1986 – Cliff Eddy

1985 – Cec Tompkins

Pointer of the Decade

Awarded for outstanding achievement in being such a big supporter of the club and giving great encouragement to new and current members in their swimming endeavours.

2018 - Rosa Montague

2009 - Laurie Healy

LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD

Awarded rarely and only for outstanding service to the club. A nominee is submitted to the management committee of the club (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Registrar) who will then discuss and put name forward to the rest of the committee for a vote as outlined in the rules for life membership.


Past Winners

2024 - Michael Daly

2023 - Not awarded this year

2022 - Brett Davidson

2021 - Not awarded this year

2020 - Not awarded this year

2019 - Not awarded this year

2018 - Not awarded this year

2017 - Not awarded this year

2016 – Archer Talbot

2015 – Not awarded this year

2014 – Not awarded this year

2013 – Rosa Montague

2012 – Not awarded this year

2011 – Not awarded this year

2010 – Marijke Alderson

2009 – Michael Moloney

2005 to 2008 – Not awarded


Other Life Memberships previously awarded to:

David Woithe

Anita Killmier

Geoff James

Laurie Healy

David Gordon

Dick Campion

MEMBERSHIP AWARD

Awarded to people who have been members of the club for 10 years and over. Given in 5-year membership groups – that is, for 10, 15, 20 etc. years of membership. Information provided by the Registrar.

VOLUNTEER AWARD

Awarded for the most appreciated volunteer. First awarded to Ken Holmes for dedicated time-keeping at meets. Limited to Pointers and their partners who contribute in a similar manner (i.e. not an award for committee members). First awarded in 2014. Decided by the Committee.


Past Winners​

2024 - Kirsta Craig

2023 - Alan Denton

2022 - Not awarded this year

2021 - Not awarded this year

2020 - Catherine Reid

2019 - Not awarded this year

2018 - Not awarded this year.

2017 - Alan Denton

2016 – Patrick Gallagher

2015 – Abby Acance

2014 – Ken Holmes

DEDICATION AWARD

Person who attends training come ‘rain, hail or shine’ all year, regardless. Nominated by the Coach.


Past Winners 

2024 - Mary Sontrop

2023 - Mark Riordan

2022 - Mark Riordan

2021 - David Cowie

2020 - Peter Williamson

2019 - Quentin Bechet

2018 - Marijke Alderson

2017 - Duncan Cleary

2016 - Michael Daly

2015 - Jess Cutting

THE LAURIE HEALY BEST ON GROUND AWARD

Awarded to the person who gives the most to the club, both in and out of the water, keeping up people's spirits and encouraging people to keep going. The winner will have demonstrated good communication skills in terms of keeping in regular contact with current and past members, a good sense of humour and positive contribution to the vibe of the club. Decided by the committee in conjunction with the club coach.


This award is to honour Laurie Healy who died in August 2022 aged 80 years.


Past Winners

2024 - Koe Davidson

2023 - Sal Cuming

BEST ON GROUND

In 2023, the Committee agreed to cease this award following the introduction of the Laurie Healy Best on Ground award.  

This is awarded to the lane leader - not necessarily who is in front but the person who keeps up people's spirits and encourages people to keep going.  Nominated by the Coach.


Past Winners

2022 - Stephen Hepburn

2021 - Tami O'Hara

2020 - Richard Press

2019 - Robbie Friedman

2018 - Jeremy Drake

2017 - Ayako Takimoto

2016 – Kipp Kaufmann

2015 - Mark Bailey

PERCENTAGE IMPROVEMENT AWARD (Ceased)

This award is to encourage participation at, firstly, state meets and, secondly, and in particular, Nationals. It is designed (using percentage improvement in times) so that anyone swimming any stroke in any event in a state meet who then goes on to swim that same event at Nationals, can win. After every Nationals, the slate will be wiped clean so that a great performance at one Nationals will not lock a Pointer into having to achieve a further % improvement. First awarded in 2016. Calculated by the Recorder using results that can be downloaded from the MSA portal.

 

Past Winners​

2019 - (from Nationals 2018 up to Nationals 2019) - Yvonne Egan

2018 - (from Nationals 2017 up to Nationals 2018) - Jacinta Humphrey

2017 - (from Nationals 2016 up to Nationals 2017) - Simon Joscelyn

2016 – (from Nationals 2015 up to Nationals 2016) – Nadine Royle

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