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 2022/2023 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 Excellence 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
Capital Coast Awards of Excellence
Please find below the Capital Coast Awards of Excellence award nomination booklet and nomination forms:

Hawke's Bay Awards of Excellence
Please find below the Hawkes Bay Awards of Excellence award nomination booklet and nomination forms:

Taranaki Awards of Excellence
Please find below the Taranaki Awards of Excellence award nomination booklet and nomination forms:
