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Individual Performance of the Year

The Individual Performance of the Year Award is intended to recognise the most outstanding performances or one-off performance of West Australian athletes in the preceding twelve months including WA athletes racing ITU and WTC events.

SeasonMale WinnerFemale Winner
2015/2016Ryan BailieSally Pilbeam
2016/2017Ryan BailieKate Bevilaqua
2017/2018Alec DavisonFelicity Sheedy-Ryan
2018/2019David BryantSally Pilbeam
2019/2020Matt BurtonSally Pilbeam
2020/2021Not AwardedNot Awarded
2021/2022David BryantNot Awarded
2022/2023Kurt WesleyRhianna Hepburn
2023/2024Nick ThompsonSally Pilbeam
2024/2025Matt BurtonSally Pilbeam

Professional Athlete of the Year Award

The Professional Athlete of the Year Award recognises a Western Australian professional athlete who has delivered the highest level of consistent performance across the season — specifically in domestic World Triathlon draft-legal events and/or professional long course non-drafting races, between 1 April and 31 March of the current season. Only specific World Triathlon and elite events are included in the eligibility criteria for this award.

SeasonMale WinnerFemale Winner
2024/2025David BryantSian Munks

Steve Barrie Technical Official of the Year Award

The Technical Official of the Year Award has been acknowledged since 2000. The Award was renamed in 2007 in honour of TWA Life Member, Steve Barrie to recognise his significant contribution to our sport. This award is presented annually in recognition of the service and dedication of a Technical Official to the sport.

SeasonWinner
2000/2001Ann Blatchford
2001/2002Jonnene Hedge
2002/2003Jonnene HedgeWarren Milward
2003/2004Frank Stapleton
2004/2005Judi Clemie
2005/2006Jane McCullough
2006/2007Steve Barrie
2007/2008Frank Stapleton
2008/2009Nimal Wickramsinghe
2009/2010 Gaye McKean
2010/2011Cathy Hoare
2011/2012Eddy Girvan
2012/2013Shane BurnettJohn Janssen
2013/2014Linda Stenning
2014/2015Miriam O’Donoghue
2015/2016Steve Norton
2016/2017Sue Scott
2017/2018Damian D’Antoine
2018/2019Matt Roddis
2019/2020Not Awarded
2020/2021Trevor Forward
2021/2022Mike HeckCatherine LeGrand
2022/2023Felicity Tyrrell-Prince
2023/2024Jeffrey Dick
2024/2025Paul Taylor

Coach of the Year

This award will recognise those individuals who have coached Western Australia athletes (Age Group or
Elite) to outstanding achievements in the past 12 months.

SeasonWinner
2016/2017Stuart Durham
2017/2018Steve Gleeson
2018/2019Janine Kaye
2019/2020Stuart Durham
2020/2021Janine KayeStuart Durham
2021/2022Not Awarded
2022/2023Steve Gleeson
2023/2024Stuart Durham
2024/2025Steve Gleeson

Community Coach of the Year

The Community Coach of the Year Award aims to honour those who do outstanding work in coaching non-elite age group or junior triathletes. Winners of this award will demonstrate outstanding engagement, integrity, community spirit and commitment to growing the sport of Triathlon in Western Australia.

SeasonWinner
2020/2021Ross Robertson
2021/2022Alex Barron
2022/2023Emma Moon
2023/2024Brad Kaye
2024/2025Geordie James

Chris Hewitt Memorial Trophy

The Chris Hewitt Memorial Award acknowledges the service and contribution of Chris Hewitt, past TWA and Triathlon Australia President and member of Stadium Triathlon Club. Originally known as the President’s Trophy, the Award was renamed the Chris Hewitt Memorial Award in 2006. The TWA President presents this Award to the person deemed to have made the most outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon through the past season.

SeasonWinner
1992/1993Sam Prince
1993/1994Clive Choat
1994/1995Peter Becker
1995/1996Robyn Scott
1996/1997Maureen Clavell
1997/1998Mark Clavell
1998/1999Stuart Fuller
1999/2000Ann Blatchford
2000/2001Not Awarded
2001/2002Kelly Mouttet
2002/2003Stuart Fuller
2003/2004Mark Batten
2004/2005Steve Barrie
2005/2006Kelly Mouttet
2006/2007Judi Clemie
2007/2008Annie Brinkworth
2008/2009Annie Brinkworth
2009/2010 Adam Shine
2010/2011Elliot Combes
2011/2012Dave Norton
2012/2013Simon Beaumont
2013/2014Andy Bowerman
2014/2015Not Awarded
2015/2016Dale WesleyLoretta Wesley
2016/2017Not Awarded
2017/2018Steve Norton
2018/2019Not Awarded
2019/2020Ross Robertson
2020/2021Claire Hawkins
2021/2022Karen Woods
2022/2023Not Awarded
2023/2024Bill Lakic
2024/2025Deb Kempe

Service to Sport Award

The Service to Sport Award is intended to recognise an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to the sport of triathlon over an extended period of time. This award allows for recognition of an individual whose service may not have been directly associated with TWA but has provided significant benefit to the sport at a club, event or other association level.

SeasonWinner
2017/2018Grant LandersRob Wiles
2018/2019Not Awarded
2019/2020Brian Kempson
2020/2021Caroline Cousins
2021/2022Mathew Jennings
2022/2023Brian Kempson
2023/2024Kate BevilaquaGuy Crawford
2024/2025Not Awarded

TWA Pathway Program of the Year Award

Formerly known as the Development Athlete of the Year Award, this award is for outstanding commitment, improvement and performance throughout the season for an athlete in our Development Program.

SeasonWinner
2012/2013Jaz Hedgeland
2013/2014Jaz Hedgeland
2014/2015Jessica Claxton
2015/2016Jessica Claxton
2016/2017Liam McCoach
2017/2018Luke Bate
2018/2019Madison Toovey
2019/2020Adam White
2020/2021Indie Arbuckle
2021/2022Rhianna Hepburn
2022/2023Ivan Nagel
2023/24Ava HenvilleLuke Williams
2024/2025Ava HenvilleChristophe Gardner

Champion Club

One of the most sought-after awards at the Triathlon WA Annual Awards is the Champion Club Award.
The Champion Club trophy is awarded annually to the club whose financial members accumulated the most points across the Triathlete of the Year Series. This includes both the Senior and the Junior Series’. Points are weighted on a per member basis.

SeasonWinning Club
2012/2013Stadium Triathlon Club
2013/2014North Coast Triathlon Club
2014/2015Stadium Triathlon Club
2015/2016Exceed Triathlon Club
2016/2017Break Your Limits
2017/2018Break Your Limits
2018/2019Exceed Triathlon Club
2019/2020North Coast Triathlon Club
2020/2021North Coast Triathlon Club
2021/2022North Coast Triathlon Club
2022/2023North Coast Triathlon Club
2023/2024Mandurah Triathlon Club
2024/2025Mandurah Triathlon Club

TWA Interclub Series Awards

The TWA Interclub Competition is divided into three regions throughout WA. Clubs accumulate points through their members’ participation and performance at events listed on the Interclub Series Calendar. These events include metro and regional races chosen strategically due to their location and
popularity amongst our membership.

SeasonInterclub Series ChampionNorth MetroSouth MetroRegional
2020/2021North CoastNorth CoastFremantleBunbury
2021/2022North CoastNorth CoastMandurahBunbury
2022/2023MandurahNorth CoastMandurahBusselton
2023/2024MandurahStadiumMandurahBusselton
2024/2025FremantleNorth CoastFremantleBunbury

Club Event Series Winner

SeasonWinner
2015/2016Esperance Triathlon Club
2016/2017Esperance Triathlon Club
2017/2018UWA Triathlon Club
2018/2019UWA Triathlon Club
2019/2020Exceed Triathlon Club

Open Triathlete of the Year

SeasonMale WinnerFemale Winner
1986/1987Stuart GeeSusan Campbell
1987/1988Todd VossSusan Collins
1988/1989Rob PickardLoretta Garrett (m.n. Wesley)
1989/1990Peter TrenchLoretta Garrett (m.n. Wesley)
1990/1991Stefan KolmLoretta Garrett (m.n. Wesley)
1991/1992Stefan KolmLoretta Garrett (m.n. Wesley)
1992/1993Warren MilwardLoretta Garrett (m.n. Wesley)
1993/1994Timothy OgdenLoretta Garrett (m.n. Wesley)
1994/1995George AtkinsonKaren Sitko
1995/1996George AtkinsonPauline Teis
1996/1997Warren MilwardAmy Thompson
1997/1998Timothy OgdenKaren Sitko
1998/1999Jan MuhlenburgDanielle Glass
1999/2000Ciaran O’KaneMichelle Versluys
2000/2001Michael TapscottJoanne Scheer
2001/2002Richard Baron-HayJoanne Scheer
2002/2003Sean O’NeillKelly Mouttet (m.n. Exeter)
2003/2004Jeremy DrakeKelly Mouttet (m.n. Exeter)
2004/2005Jeremy DrakeFelicity Sheedy-Ryan
2005/2006Sean O’NeillFelicity Sheedy-Ryan
2006/2007Sean O’NeillBelinda Brooks
2008/2009Sean O’NeillTineke Hancey (m.n. Denton)
2009/2010Sean O’NeillKatrina Mercer
2010/2011Paul MacKayFelicity Sheedy-Ryan
2011/2012Paul MacKayKate Bevilaqua
2012/2013James LewinKatey Gibb
2013/2014Jesse ThyerKatey Gibb
2014/2015Paul MacKayKatey Gibb
2015/2016Oli StenningKatey Gibb
2016/2017Ryan BailieKerry Morris
2017/2018Mike LoringKirby Diaz
2018/2019Matt BurtonOlivia Smith
2019/2020Nick ThompsonMadison Toovey
2020/2021Jonathan SammutFelicity Sheedy-Ryan
2021/2022Zeke TinleyAleisha Wesley
2022/2023Zeke TinleyAleisha Wesley
2023/2024Reece HarrisAleisha Wesley
2024/2025Kurt WesleyMadison Toovey

m.n. is their married name, or name they now go by.

Open Multisport Athlete of the Year

SeasonMale WinnerFemale Winner
2025/26 – NEW AWARD