CLM's 2026 Awards Night
CLM 2026 Awards Night
Last week CLM proudly celebrated of our facilities delivering outstanding facilities, programmes, and services to communities across New Zealand at our Annual Awards Night.
This special evening recognised the incredible individuals and facilities across our network that live out our values every day and go above and beyond for their communities.
We are proud to share the winners of the 2026 CLM Awards.
Griffin Latimer Facility of the Year
Nelson Aquatics has been recognised as the Griffin Latimer Facility of the Year for 2026. This award honours the facility that consistently delivers excellence across all areas of operation — from customer service and community programmes, to innovation and team culture. Nelson Aquatics’s commitment to its community and the outstanding efforts of its team make it a true leader in the CLM network.
Legend of the Year
The Legend of the Year Award is CLM’s highest individual honour, presented to a team member who has gone above and beyond in their role, lived out our values, and made a lasting impact on both their team and community. This year, we are proud to celebrate Kirstie Nash, whose dedication, leadership, and passion have inspired those around her and set a standard of excellence across the organisation. Congratulations, Kirstie!
Emerging Leader of the Year
Hayley Milne
Sustainability of the Year
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Most Improved Facility of the Year
Whangarei Aquatic Centre
SwimMagic Swim School of the Year (Over 800)
Massey Park Pool
SwimMagic Swim School of the Year (Under 800)
Riverside Swimming Pool
Stadium of the Year
Saxton Stadium
Shop of the Year
Lido Aquatic Centre
Outdoor Pool of the Year
Taihape Swim Centre
Innovation of the Year
Water Skills for Life Partnership
Health & Safety Management of the Year
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Fitness Centre of the Year (Over 1000)
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Fitness Centre of the Year (Under 1000)
Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre
Customer Service Facility of the Year
Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre
Aquatic Facility of the Year
Massey Park Pool
Chill Out Programme of the Year
Papakura Leisure Centre
Cafe of the Year
Parnell Baths
Staff Member Of The Year
CLM The Bays
Halle Cupitt
Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre
Christina Nu'uvali
Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre
Murphy Liefting
Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre
Paolo Delos Reyes
Massey Park Aquatics
Jaleeza Luselu
Mount Albert Aquatic Centre
Hugo Huang
Nelson Aquatics
Odette Watson
Ōtāhuhu Pool & Leisure Centre
Tania Withers
Papakura Leisure Centre
Josie Mahara
Whangarei Aquatics
Jazmin Cassidy-Maeva
Richmond Aquatic Centre
Samara Loper
Splashhurst Community Pool
Alexis Gray
Freyberg Community Pool
John Dunlop
Lido Aquatic Centre
Cheuk Tow Ng
Nelson Community Venues
Dionne Delzell
Otorohanga Aquatics
Hetekia Waikai
Rotorua Aquatics
Melanie Van der Bruggen
Sacred Heart Aquatic Centre
Guilherme Duarte
Mount Albert Community and Leisure Centre
TJ Piacun
CLM Masterton
Jeanette Wyeth
Wairoa Community Centre
Tara Carroll
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