In 2025, the Board of Triathlon WA commissioned the Honours Committee to identify an avenue to appropriately acknowledge, promote and preserve the achievements of those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the sport of Triathlon in Western Australia over the past 40 years.
Triathlon WA is thrilled to announce that the result of that undertaking is the creation of the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame.
Induction into the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame differs from Life Membership of Triathlon WA. Life Membership acknowledges selfless commitment and long-term service to Triathlon WA, and to the sport of triathlon in Western Australia more broadly, whereas induction into the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame will be based upon excellence as either a competitor, coach, official or administrator.
It is a public acknowledgement of attainment of the extraordinary feats of an individual at a level that has set them above their peers and made a contribution that is ‘uncommon’. Therefore, inductees into the WA Triathlon Hall of Fame do not automatically receive Life Membership of Triathlon WA and vice versa.
Nominations for this prestigious honour are currently being sought from affiliated triathlon clubs, the TWA Technical Reference Panel, AusTriathlon Awards Committee and the TWA Executive Director, Board Members and Honours Committee. Individual members who believe they have a candidate worthy of nomination should reach out to one of these entities in the first instance to ensure the nomination will stand up to the review process.
The first inductees will be announced on 20 June 2026 at the at the Triathlon WA 40 Year Gala Dinner presented by Stephen Browne Lawyers. Looking forward, further inductions should occur every 5 years, with the inductions coinciding with the annual award presentations during milestone celebrations for Triathlon WA – 45 years, 50 years and so on.
Triathlon WA Annual Awards and 40 Year Gala Dinner
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Time: From 6pm to late
Venue: The Westin, Perth City WA
Dress code: formal attire
Who can attend: Award finalists, Triathlon WA members, clubs, supporters, partners, and anyone who has been part of the triathlon community over the past 40 years.
Presented by Stephen Browne Lawyers, the Triathlon WA Annual Awards and 40 Year Gala promises to be a memorable evening celebrating our community. Join us at The Westin Perth for a special night recognising excellence across the sport, including the Annual Awards, Triathlete of the Year, Multisport Athlete of the Year, and the inaugural Hall of Fame inductions. The evening will also feature live entertainment and a three‑course seated dinner.