Surf Life Saving New Zealand's Central Awards of Excellence programme recognizes contribution of our members from the grass roots of Surf Life Saving during the 2019/2020 season in the Central Region. The Region is split into three areas; Capital Coast, Hawke's Bay & Taranaki, with each area represented in each of the award categories. For these three areas, there are three local Awards of Excellence ceremonies; Capital Coast, Hawke's Bay & Taranaki. Each club is entitled and encouraged to enter one nomination per category (typically the winning club equivalent for the category).

Regional/Local Awards of Excellent Categories Are

• SLSNZ Local Awards
• Lifeguard of the Year
• Instructor of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Patrol Support Person of the Year (new)
• Rescue of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Sports Team of the Year
• Surf Official of the Year
• Innovation of the Year
• Club of the Year