Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Meet the qualified and professional leaders who guide BIAWA and represent the interests of Western Australia’s boating industry.
Board Members
Operational Team
Life Members
| Name | Year Inducted |
|---|---|
| George F. Green | 1978 |
| Jim V. Rann | 1992 |
| Hon Richard F. Court | 1994 |
| Fred TJ. Cronin | 1995 |
| Bob R. Slight | 1996 |
| Greg R. Ferguson | 2006 |
| Ted Jefferson | 2006 |
| David Turner | 2008 |
| John Gadellaa | 2012 |
| Kevin Horlsey | 2019 |
| Sheryl C. Swarbrick | 2021 |
Hall of Fame & Industry Awards
| Name | Year | Award | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Chivers | 2008 | Boatman of the Year | — |
| Noel & Natalie Kirby | 2008 | Outstanding Contribution to Volunteer Sea Rescues | — |
| Tim Wright | 2010 | Contribution to Industry Award | Rmarine |
| Mark Butchard | 2010 | TAFE Contribution Industry Award | — |
| Dr Tim Gourlay | 2011 | Environment Award | — |
| Paul Kimber | 2011 | Contribution to Industry Award | FESA / DFES |
| Peter Beattie | 2011 | Govt Employee Service to the Industry | Marine Safety |
| Rod Veale | 2011 | Govt Employee Service to the Industry | Water Police |
| Lance Farrow | 2012 | Hall of Fame Contribution to Industry | BRP |
| Kenny Lamb | 2012 | Govt Employee Service to the Industry | DOT HIN Boat Codes |
| Martin Box | 2020 | Legend of the Industry | — |
| Laurie Chivers | 2024 | Legend of the Industry | — |
| Tom Blaxell | 2024 | Legend of the Industry | — |
| John Gadellaa | 2025 | Legend of the Industry | — |
Past Presidents
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| George F. Green | 1971–1973, 1974–1975, 1975–1978, 1996–1997 |
| John Webster | 1973–1974 |
| Peter Richardson | 1975–1976 |
| Allan C. Brooker | 1978–1980 |
| Richard F. Court | 1980–1982 |
| Bob R. Slight | 1983–1987 |
| Jim V. Rann | 1987–1990, 2012–2014 |
| Brent H. Black | 1990–1992 |
| Fred TJ. Cronin | 1992–1995 |
| Allan R. Oakes | 1995–1996 |
| Mark Moggridge | 1997–1999 |
| David Turner | 1999–2001 |
| Maurits Hayim | 2001–2009 |
| Greg Coles | 2009–2010 |
| Geoff Ellis | 2010–2012 |
| Mike Beanland | 2014–2018 |
| Sheryl Swarbrick | 2018–2025 |