17th September, 2024.
I was delighted to attend the South West Sydney Academy of Sport 2024 Annual Anniversary Graduation and Sports Awards Dinner on Friday 16th August. We were there to celebrate their 27th annual athlete graduation, where awards were given in recognition of excellence and dedication to our local athletes honouring their remarkable achievements. With distinguished guests including local councillors and members of parliament, we all recognised the inspiring contributions and community achievements of our volunteers, coaches, and athletes, including the Indigenous Person Athlete of the Year, Para Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Year. It was a great evening at The Cube, Campbelltown Catholic Club, featuring keynote speaker, former Australian Cricketer Simon Williams, a world-leading mindset and motivational coach, along with special guests returning from the Olympics in Paris, Josh and Nathan Katz. Josh is an Australian Olympic Judo Athlete, who competes in the 60kg class, representing Australia at Rio, Tokyo and most recently Paris 2024. Congratulations to all participants, award recipients and supporters. Thanks to everyone at South West Sydney Academy of Sport for such a wonderful event and evening.