Nugent and Caune Trophies

The Nugent Trophy for Boys and Caune Trophy for Girls

2023/24 Nugent Trophy winner Tharwin Prarom (left) and 2023/24 Caune Trophy Winner Lucy Doyle (right)

The Nugent Trophy for Boys and Caune Trophy for girls were presented for the first time in 2006/07.

Leigh Nugent is currently the Patron of Nunawading Swimming Club. He started coaching at Nunawading in 1979 and continued through as Head Coach until 2000. Leigh drove every aspect of the Club during his tenure as Head Coach and his legacy will be remembered forever by Club members.

Helen Caune was a staunch supporter and member of Nunawading Swimming Club for many years. Helen’s involvement began when her children Andrew and Nicole started swimming with the club in 1991 and continued through to her passing in 2005. Helen was involved as a Committee and Board member and was instrumental in many of the recent changes to the Club’s business systems.

The winners of these trophies must be 15 years or under at the start of the season, and are decided by a secret ballot of the Club Trophy Sub-Committee of the Nunawading Swimming Club. Voting is in the five areas of:

• Swimming ability,

• Participation in club activities,

• Sportsmanship,

• Leadership qualities

• Adherence to Club Values