Talented swimmer Josie Charlton has ticked off another achievement this month after she was selected as Kempsey Macleay Sportsperson of the Month for December.
Josie recently competed in the area swimming championships hosted by Sawtell Swimming Club and was named girls age champion for the 17s.
Competing in nine events Josie achieved three 1sts, five 2nds and one third.
Swimming at these championships is part of the criteria for the Area Development squads membership for the next year's squad days.
Josie's swimming efforts will see her compete at national's next year in Adelaide.
To nominate a local athlete for the next Macleay Sportsperson of the Year, provide detailed information on the individual's achievement and email it to lachlan.harper@macleayargus.com.au.
The Macleay Argus will determine the monthly and yearly winner of the award.
A Sportsperson of the Year will be decided upon in January 2021 with an additional voucher of $500 for the restaurant awarded to the winner.
Previous winners for 2021 sportsperson of the month:
- February - Rylah Hopper-Buckland (Swimming)
- March - Jake Young (Mixed Martial Arts)
- April - Taylah Moffitt (Surf Life Saving)
- May - Ella Warren (Horse Riding)
- June - Amelia Wilson (Athletics)
- July - Chayse Trappel (Motocross)
- October - Jordan Brady (Futsal)
- November - Patrick Preston (Cricket)
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Lachlan Harper
Lachlan Harper is a sports reporter at the Central Western Daily. Contact: lachlan.harper@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Lachlan Harper is a sports reporter at the Central Western Daily. Contact: lachlan.harper@austcommunitymedia.com.au
