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Photo: SWAS Awards - Athlete of the year - Ella du Preez - credit Teneille Watson
SWAS is part of the Regional Athlete Support Program (RASP), which is a state-wide network supporting regional-based athletes, coaches and officials. RASP funding is set to continue through 2022 and into next year.
Proud homegrown hockey talent Ella Du Preez who hails from Busselton was crowned sports star of the year — an honour that means Ella joins names such as Olympian Lauren Reynolds, surfer Jacob Wilcox and recent AFL draftee in West Coast Eagle Isiah Winder, all of whom have been recognised with the esteemed award over the years.
Other winners on the night were:
Photo: Coach of the year Juan Propato with guest speaker Trent Mitton. Credit Teneille Watson.