In early May 2025, the Club came alive with celebration as members gathered for the 97th Annual Dinner, marking the end of the 2024/25 season. For the first time in over a decade, the event returned to its roots—hosted right at the Club—and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric.
The Social Committee transformed the function room into a vibrant Havana Night, complete with themed décor and plenty of guests dressed to impress. The evening was expertly guided by MC Adam Cousins, whose energy and humor kept the night flowing smoothly as the Club’s top achievers were honored.
🏆 Celebrating Excellence: 2024/25 Award Winners
A huge congratulations to all the award recipients who were recognized for their outstanding contributions and achievements throughout the season:
Woodside Nippers Club Volunteer of the Year - Carl Andrews
Arthur Snook Youth Lifesaver of the Year - Noah Levitt
Liza Harvey Rising Star - Megan Johnson
Competition Official of the Year - Tanya Channell
Coach of the Year - Jill Briggs
Youth Athlete of the Year - Coco Fonseca
Open Athlete of the Year - Lily Tolev
Masters Athlete of the Year - Jose Desfosses
Team of the Year - Champion Patrol: Melanie Thomas, Chris Kuster, Lily Tolev, Hamish Watson, Adam Cousins, Rory Watson
Trainer of the Year - Chris Kuster
Assessor of the Year - Peter Hilgendorf
Most Enthusiastic Patrol Member - Andrew Dennehy
City of Stirling Most Patrol Hours - Callum Hawkins
Office Bearer of the Year - Michele Gates
Life Members Trophy - Most Enthusiastic Club Member: Cheryl Harry
🙌 A Team Effort
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Social Committee for their incredible work in planning and setting up the evening. Special thanks to Adam Cousins for his stellar job as MC, photographers Janet Stephenson and Lynette Hewitt for capturing the night’s highlights, and our dedicated bar staff—Deb Buscall, Belinda Devenish, Chas Paradis, and Lilly—for keeping the drinks flowing.
This year’s Annual Dinner was a true celebration of community, dedication, and the spirit of the Club. Here's to another fantastic season ahead!
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