At the end of each racing season, Rowing NSW recognises the rowing community for the work and effort that individuals and clubs put into the sport. The names of competitors, coaches and volunteers who are considered to be deserving of this recognition are put to Rowing NSW.  Unfortunatley Rowing NSW was unable to host the annual awards dinner this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.  

Rowing NSW would like to thank everyone for their contributions this season and congratulate the following recipients of the 2019-2020 Annual Awards.

Oarswoman of the Year
Leah Saunders (Sydney Rowing Club) and
Georgie Rowe (UTS Haberfield Rowing Club) 

Oarsman of the Year
Sam Hardy (Sydney Rowing Club) and 
Johsua Hicks (Sydney Rowing Club)

Coxswain of the Year
Kendall Brodie (Sydney Rowing Club)

NSWRA Coach of the Year
Don McLachlan (Sydney University Rowing Club)

Schoolgirl Coach of the Year
Simon Pennington and Stephen Evans (Pymble Ladies College) and
Ciaran Glynn and Ray Boyle (Queenwood)

Schoolboy Coach of the Year
Jason Baker OAM and Dustyn Butler (Scots College)

Novice of the Year
Henry Furrer (Sydney Rowing Club)

Volunteer of the Year
Louis Petrin (Drummoyne Rowing Club)

The Governor's Cup for Para Rowing
Liam James (Balmain Rowing Club)

The President's Award for Para Rowing
Lauren Webber (Balmain Rowing Club)

Rusty Robertson MBE Award
Tim Wainman