WynActive Celebrates Success at 2026 ARV Industry Awards

WynActive is proud to announce its outstanding achievements at the 2026 Victorian Aquatics & Recreation Industry Awards Gala, a landmark event celebrating excellence across the sector and marking Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s (ARV) 50th anniversary. This year’s gala brought together industry leaders from across the state to celebrate achievements, share successes, and honour those shaping healthier, safer communities.

WynActive joined industry peers to recognise the collective impact of the sector and celebrate a night dedicated to excellence, innovation and community service, particularly within the growing and diverse Wyndham community.

Duty Manager Award – Winner

Sierra Mark | Recognised for outstanding leadership, professionalism, and commitment to delivering safe and high-quality experiences.

Innovative Program Award – Winner

Care Around Water Program | Awarded for its strong contribution to improving water safety awareness and supporting community education initiatives across Wyndham.

Customer Service Award – Highly Commended

John Tzelepis | Acknowledged for consistently delivering exceptional customer service and fostering strong relationships with the Wyndham community.

About the Care Around Water Program

The award-winning Care Around Water Program is a community-focused initiative developed by WynActive, to improve water safety awareness and reduce risks in and around aquatic environments across Wyndham.

The program specifically supports vulnerable and high-risk groups within the Wyndham community. This includes culturally and linguistically diverse communities, individuals with limited swimming experience, and families with young children, by delivering tailored and accessible water safety education.

By removing barriers to participation and tailoring delivery to reflect the needs of Wyndham’s diverse population, the Care Around Water Program is helping create a safer, more informed community and reducing the risk of water-related incidents.

Commitment to Wyndham Community

These achievements highlight WynActive’s strong commitment to safety, innovation, service, and improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the Wyndham community.

“This recognition reflects the passion and dedication of our team,” said Rod Gaut, General Manager Operations. “We