Success in the sporting arena achieved by AIMES Awards alumni was celebrated at the August North Harbour Club Lunch. MC Mike Stanley welcomed guest speaker Rob Waddell, and chaired a panel discussion amongst Silver Fern Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, Black Stick George Muir, Olympic swimmers Melissa Ingram and Dean Kent. The ballroom at The Spencer on Byron in Takapuna was full on Tuesday August 21st for the Lexus of North Shore-sponsored event, which included a three course luncheon, a stunning cello perfromance from AIMES Award winner Jacky Siu, an animated auction of sporting memorabilia and experiences and a raffle. New president of the North Harbour Club, Phil Brosnan, opened and closed the event, which was also attended by the youngest swimmer to cross the Cook Strait, Caitlin O'Reilly, and  triathlete Terenzo Bozzone, who guests were delighted to see back on his feet after being involved in a serious cycling crash in July.