Surf Life Saving New Zealand's Southern Awards of Excellence programme recognizes contribution of our members from the grass roots of Surf Life Saving during the 2022/2023 season in the Southern Region. For this Region there are two local Awards of Excellence ceremonies; Christchurch/Tasman and Otago/Southland. Each club is entitled and encouraged to enter one nomination per category (typically the winning club equivalent for the category). To view our most recent winners for the Southern Region, click the digital flipbooks below. To view past winners and nominees, please refer to the document library at the bottom of the page.
2023 OTAGO/SOUTHLAND AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT CONTACT:
Brent Matehaere
Tel: 027 383 7935
Email: brent.matehaere@surflifesaving.org.nz
2022 Canterbury and Otago/Southland Winners
We are thrilled to announce this year's winners for the 2022 Canterbury and Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence! Click the images below to view the digital flipbook for each region. Congratulations to all - what you do makes a positive difference to your club, your community, and Surf Life Saving.
2022 Canterbury and Otago/Southland Nominees
We are delighted to announce this year's SLSNZ Canterbury and Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence nominees online! Click on the images below to view the digital flipbook of the nominees for each region. Congratulations to all of our nominees. We are incredibly proud and grateful for all that you do and achieve.
2021 Canterbury and Otago/Southland Winners
We are thrilled to announce this year's winners for the 2021 Canterbury and Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence! Click the images below to view the digital flipbook for each region. Congratulations to all - what you do makes a positive difference to your club, your community, and Surf Life Saving.
Nominations have now closed
Christchurch/Tasman Awards of Excellence Nomination Forms
- SLSNZ Honours Awards Nomination Form (excel, 1.4mb) used for all SLSNZ Honours Awards (except the 50 year badge)
- Including Regional Service Award, Regional Distinguished Service Award, Regional Life Membership
- SLSNZ Canterbury Awards of Excellence Nomination Booklet - pdf
- Surf Official of the Year - doc
- Event Guard of the Year - doc
- Coach of the Year - doc
- Team of the Year - doc
- Team of the Year (Large Craft) - doc
- Te Onepoto Award for Junior Surf - Coaching - doc
- Te Onepoto Award for Junior Surf - Service - doc
- Sportsman of the Year - doc
- Sportswoman of the Year - doc
- Instructor/Examiner of the Year - doc
- Rookie Lifeguard of the Year - doc
- Patrol Support of the Year - doc
- Lifeguard of the Year - doc
- Rescue of the Year - doc
- Innovation of the Year - doc
- Volunteer of the Year - doc
In addition, awards that are judged without a specific nomination include:
- Regional Lifeguard of the Year
- Club of the Year
If you have any questions or queries about how to complete a nomination, please contact the Regional Manager for advice/guidance.

Nominations have now closed
Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence Nomination Forms
- SLSNZ Honours Awards Nomination Form (excel, 1.4mb) used for all SLSNZ Honours Awards (except the 50 year badge)
- Including Regional Service Award, Regional Distinguished Service Award, Regional Life Membership
- SLSNZ Otago/Southland Awards of Excellence Nomination Booklet - pdf
- Surf Official of the Year - doc
- Event Guard of the Year - doc
- Coach of the Year - doc
- Service to Junior Coaching - doc
- Sports Team of the Year - doc
- Sports Person of the Year - doc
- Instructor/Examiner of the Year - doc
- Rookie Lifeguard of the Year - doc
- Patrol Support of the Year - doc
- Lifeguard of the Year - doc
- Rescue of the Year - doc
- Innovation of the Year - doc
- Volunteer of the Year - doc
In addition, other awards that are judged without a specific nomination include:
- Club of the Year
- Regional Guard of the Year
If you have any questions or queries about how to complete a nomination, please contact the Regional Manager for advice/guidance.
