Event Details
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.
- Eastern Region Awards Booklet 2023 (pdf, 1KB)
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

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

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