Eastern

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Surf Life Saving New Zealand - Eastern Region Awards programme aims to recognise the contribution of our members to Surf Life Saving. The Region is split into three areas, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty & Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, with each area represented in the each of the award categories.  

You can find links to the nomination forms for each award category below.

Timelines for the Local Eastern Region Awards are as follows;

Timelines for Coromandel/Bay of Plenty/Gisborne/Tairāwhiti nominations
 Monday 3rd April 2023 - Awards booklet and information available
 Monday 3rd April 2023 - Award nominations open
 Sunday 30th April 2023 – Eastern Region Award nominations close
 Monday 1st May 2023 – Regional Service Award nominations close
 Friday 26th May 2023 – Gisborne/Tairāwhiti Finalists announced
 Friday 9th June 2023 – Gisborne/Tairāwhiti Awards Evening
 Friday 16th June 2023 - Coromandel & Bay of Plenty Finalists announced
 Friday 30th June 2023 – National Honours Award nominations close
 Saturday 1st July 2023 – Coromandel & Bay of Plenty Awards Evening

GISBORNE/TAIRĀWHITI AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Gisborne / Tairāwhiti Awards Evening

Date:               Friday 9th June 2023

Venue:            Wainui Surf Lifesaving Club

Address:         11 Moana Road, Okitu, Gisborne 4010

Time:               5:00pm mix & mingle, 6:00pm formalities kick off

Event Contact: Avan Polo
Tel: 021 772 542
Email: eastern.region@surflifesaving.org.nz

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Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Awards of Excellence

Coromandel & Bay of Plenty Awards Evening

Date:               Saturday 1st July 2023

Venue:            Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club

Address:         561 Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa

Time:               5:00pm mix & mingle, 6:00pm formalities kick off

Event Contact: Avan Polo  
Tel: 021 722 542
Email: eastern.region@surflifesaving.org.nz 

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Awards Categories and Nomination Forms

Sport Categories  

Coaches Commitment Award                                                   - Download PDF

Emerging Coach of the Year                                                    - Download PDF

Volunteer Coach of the Year                                                    - Download PDF

Coach of the Year                                                                   - Download PDF

Emerging Surf Official of the Year                                            - Download PDF

Surf Official of the Year                                                           - Download PDF

Sports Team of the Year                                                          - Download PDF

International Sports Performance of the Year (Individual)          - Download PDF

International Sports Performance of the Year (Team)                - Download PDF

Sportsperson of the Year                                                         - Download PDF

Lifesaving Categories

Paid Lifeguard of the Year                                                       - Download PDF

Beach Education Instructor of the Year                                     - Download PDF

Patrol Support Person of the Year                                            - Download PDF

Rookie of the Year                                                                  - Download PDF

Instructor of the Year                                                              - Download PDF

Examiner of the Year                                                              - Download PDF

Patrol Captain of the Year                                                        - Download PDF

Volunteer Search & Rescue Member of the Year                        - Download PDF

Emerging (u19) Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year                        - Download PDF

Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year                                                - Download PDF

Supreme Categories

Sustainable Action of the Year                                                 - Download PDF

Innovation of the Year                                                            - Download PDF

Volunteer of the Year                                                              - Download PDF