Aussies in FIVB Beach awards
Posted by devo on November 22, 2009
After the disappointment of missing the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games due to a knee injury, Juliana Felisberta Silva of Brazil completed her successful return to the international Beach Volleyball scene by being honored as most outstanding women’s player on the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour.
Also capturing 2009 individual awards were Louise Bawden of Australia … Bawden … tied for the rookie-of-the-year honor on the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour.
- Most Improved Player

1, Marleen Van Iersel, Netherlands
2, Becchara Palmer, Australia
- Rookie of the Year
1, Angie Akers, United States
1, Louise Bawden, Australia
Also receiving votes – Becchara Palmer, Australia
- 2009 SWATCH Most Outstanding Player Awards
Becchara Palmer, Australia at Stare Jablonki
- Best Setter
Also receiving votes - Becchara Palmer, Australia
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