The spirit of innovation, education, and community shone brightly at SWIMCON25 in Adelaide this September, where World Wide Swim School – Swim School Hub Members were recognised for their outstanding contributions to aquatic education.
Prouse Swim School – Leading with Excellence
On behalf of World Wide Swim School, we extend our warmest congratulations to Prouse Swim School (VIC) for their incredible achievements at the 2025 SWIM Australia Awards.
Swim School Awards of Excellence
- Customer Experience & Brand Impact – Medium Swim School
- Swim School of the Year – Regional
SWIMSAFER Awards of Excellence
- Medium Swim School
Swim Teacher & Leadership Awards
- Swim Teacher of Excellence: Gail Jennar – Prouse Swim School
Under the leadership of Kerryn Prouse, the team continues to set the standard for excellence through a strong focus on staff training, customer experience, and professional growth. Their dedication to completing monthly WWSS Swim School Hub online training, followed by in-water practical sessions, ensures consistency, quality, and confidence across all programs.
“Kerryn’s passion as a swim school owner, teacher, and industry leader is evident in everything she does,” said a World Wide Swim School spokesperson. “Her team’s commitment to education and safety truly embodies the Laurie Lawrence philosophy.”
We are proud to see how the Prouse Swim School team continues to embrace WWSS teaching methods and uphold the values of lifelong learning, safety, and community connection.
All About Aquatics – Small Swim School Making Big Waves
Congratulations also to All About Aquatics, proudly named Small Swim School of the Year at the SWIM Australia Awards.
Based in regional Queensland and led by Alina Graham, All About Aquatics has built a reputation for delivering accessible, high-quality swim education to remote communities including Quilpie, Cunnamulla, and Eromanga.
Judges commended the school’s educational excellence, innovation in regional delivery, and commitment to safety culture and community engagement. Values that align perfectly with the World Wide Swim School philosophy of giving every child a safe, positive, and lifelong relationship with water.
“This award isn’t just about us,” says Alina. “It’s about our communities. We’re proving that even small, regional swim schools can have a big impact — creating safer, stronger, and more connected towns through water education.”
A WWSS spokesperson added, “Partners like All About Aquatics show how education transforms not just swimmers, but entire communities.”
A Shared Commitment to Safer, Smarter Swimming
Both award-winning schools exemplify how education-driven practice leads to excellence — from regional communities to larger established programs. Their success reflects Laurie Lawrence and World Wide Swim School’s mission: to build safer, stronger swim schools through continual learning and professional development.
We are incredibly proud of all that Prouse Swim School and All About Aquatics contribute to the industry. Their achievements remind us that no matter the size or location, schools that invest in education and community can make waves of change.
