Congratulations to our annual Swimmer Award Recipients.

- HBPB SWIMMER OF THE YEAR (Pinnacle Regional Award) EMMA GODWIN Heretaunga Sundevils

- HBPB JUNIOR SWIMMER OF THE YEAR (14 and under at the time of the swim) - SAM SKIDMORE Trojans Swim Club

- HBPB OPEN WATER SWIMMER OF THE YEAR - PAIGE FRANKLIN CHB Swim Club

- HBPB PARA/DISABILITY SWIMMER OF THE YEAR - GUY HARRISON Heretaunga Sundevils Swimming

These awards are awarded annually with both the Swimmer of the Year and Junior Swimmer determined on FINA Points. Emma had the top FINA point swim in the qualifying period with her 818 FINA Point swim in the 50 Backstroke at the 2024 NZ Championships.

Sam won his award from his 100 Freestyle swim at the 2024 NZ Age Group Championships which equated to 610 FINA Points.

Paige had numerous Open Water achievements including being the first overall female in the Epic Swim and Napier Port 1km swim as well as the Epic 500m. She also placed first in her age group at the NZ Secondary Schools Open Water Championships in the 1km, and 2nd in the 500m.

The Para/Disability Swimmer of the Year is determined on the top World Para Score and Guy won this with a score of 677 WP in the 50 Freestyle at the Victoria Open Long Course Championships in Febraury 2024.

Congratulations all.