Lawn Tennis 'Club of Year'

WARRNAMBOOL Lawn Tennis Club has been named ‘Club of the Year’ at this year’s South West Community Sports Awards.

Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club.

During a night of celebrations in Warrnambool last weekend, the team at South West Sport were proud to announce this year’s award winners, celebrating the people, clubs and organisations that bring community sport to life in the south west.

Among the awards presented, Warrnambool Lawn Tennis was recognised for creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment, demonstrating good governance and growth in sport.

As one of the largest regional tennis facilities in Australia, the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club is a hub for tennis in the region year-round.

The club has focused on improving the volunteer experience which has enabled it to thrive in a challenging volunteer environment over the past two years.

The club delivers successful competitions, annual tournaments and events, fundraising initiatives, as well as charity events such as the Standing Tall cardio tennis Charity Challenge.

As a testament to the club and its focus on building a positive community-focused culture, it celebrates and recognises its volunteers through a ‘Club Game Changer’ initiative.

Ensuring everyone can enjoy the game of tennis, the cub delivers a range of participation opportunities to support both social and competitive needs.

This includes Girls on Grass, Sip and Hit, twilight tennis, Morton Corporate Cup, the Warrnambool Tennis Carnival in January, as well as hosting its award-winning Lawn Open.

Other South West Sport awards went to the following:

Community Sport and Recreation Event of the Year – Warrnambool Lawn Open.

All Abilities Participation Initiative of the Year – Koroit Bowling Club.

Club Innovation Award – Warrnambool Roller Derby League.

Healthy Club Initiative Award - Gen Health (concussion information evening).

Community Sport Volunteer of the Year Awards – Warrnambool: Travis Madigan (Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club); Moyne: Nick Grimmer (Port Fairy marathon, soccer club and tennis club).

Coach of the Year Award – Matthew McLeod (Brierly Christ Church Cricket Club).

Women’s Leadership in Sport Award – Rachel Bellman (Dennington Cricket Club).