Pukekohe Swimming Club coaches Sheldon Kemp and Jim Ruiterman have been recognised at the 2023 Swimming New Zealand teachers and coaches awards.

Kemp was awarded the Para Youth Coach of the Year award, and coached at the 2023 Orangetheory NZ Open Water Champs and 2022 Apollo Projects NZ Short Course Swimming Championships, where Pukekohe placed first.

Ruiterman picked up his award after Pukekohe were the top club at the 2022 Apollo Projects NZ Short Course swimming Championships.