Honours Awards

“All of the award winners [make] a huge impact in their communities around the country. From saving lives through rescues, to teaching young people about surf safety, and coaching young athletes to be the best they can be, they’ve all excelled and we’re very proud of that.”

SLSNZ Chief Executive, Paul Dalton

 

Life Members

Surf Life Saving New Zealand Life Memberships are awarded to those members who have been active members for at least 25 years and who have provided exemplary service at a national level.  Life Memberships are awarded at the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Awards of Excellence each year.

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50 Year Badges

The Surf Life Saving New Zealand 50 Year Badge is given to members who have dedicated 50 years of service to Surf Life Saving within New Zealand.

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Distinguished Service Awards

Holders of the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Distinguished Service Award have continued to give outstanding service to Surf Life Saving at club, regional, or national level over a further period of years.

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Service Awards

Holders of the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Service Award have given outstanding service to Surf Life Saving at club, regional, or national level over a period of years.

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Lifeguard of the Year

The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board (NZLGB) Lifeguard of the Year award is the pinnacle of surf lifesaving in New Zealand and highlights the skill, experience and dedication of the lifeguards who give up their time to make our beaches safer.

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BP Rescue of the Year

Every year there are a number of significant rescues that take place on our beaches and these rescues literally save lives. Every month from December to April, clubs across the country enter their most prominent rescues and they are judged against each other for the title of BP Rescue of the Month. Those five monthly winners then become finalists for BP Rescue of the Year. 

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Volunteer of the Year

The purpose of the DHL Volunteer of the Year is to recognise an outstanding member who has made a significant volunteer contribution to enhancing surf lifesaving within their local area during their season.

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