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Surf Life Saving New Zealand Hawke’s Bay Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
Monday, 12 June 2023Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the Hawke’s Bay Awards of Excellence.
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort put in by individuals to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also recognises those who have trained others, managed administration, and participated in sport throughout the 2022/23 season.
Charlie Cordwell, SLSNZ Central Regional Manager, said, “The challenges faced by our teams this season was unparalleled. In the wake of cyclone Gabrielle, which hit Hawke’s Bay in February, our dedicated crews fearlessly went to help the devastated communities, diligently searching properties and rescuing those in need. Despite the overwhelming circumstances, our team members, who were also grappling with concerns for their own loved ones and properties, showcased extraordinary bravery and skill.”
The SLSNZ Hawke’s Bay Awards of Excellence will bring together Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC) from across the region, including Westshore, Waimārama, Ocean Beach Kiwi, and Pacific.
Cordwell said, “It’s going to be a night of reflection and celebration as we honour all the incredible people who are the lifeblood of Surf Lifesaving in Hawke’s Bay.”
This year’s awards ceremony will take place on 18 June at 4pm at the Ellwood Function Centre in Hastings.
Full List of Finalists:
Lifeguard of the Year
Aidan Charman – Westshore
Jared Fritchley – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Michael Peterson – Waimārama
Instructor of the Year
Bella Drain – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Brian Quirk – Westshore
Lexxie Cunningham – Waimārama
Coach of the Year
Lenny Kay – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Liam Bowden – Westshore
Most Outstanding Beach Athlete – Male
Campbell Gray – Westshore
Logan Margerison – Waimārama
Most Outstanding Beach Athlete – Female
Lucy Angland – Waimārama
Tegan Anderson – Westshore
Sportsperson of the Year
Jonty Laver – Waimārama
Sarah Kate Birkett – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Sports Team of the Year
Ocean Beach Kiwi Female Canoe Crew – OBK
Waimārama U23 IRB Team – Waimārama
Westshore Open Male IRB Crew – Westshore
Masters Sportsperson of the Year
Rebecca Wright – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Rohan Thompson – Waimārama
Masters Sports Team of the Year
OBK Masters Team – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Legend Ironman
Alex Finlayson – Waimārama
Legend Ironwoman
Bella Bassett-Foss – Waimārama
Surf Official of the Year
Denys Carpenter – Pacific
Kristi Drain– Ocean Beach Kiwi
Simon Mills – Westshore
Trina Wills – Waimārama
Outstanding Contribution to Junior Surf
Richard Holder – Waimārama
Top Junior (U14) Athete of the Year
Lucy Kinnear – Waimārama
Max MacInnes – Westshore
Humes Cup - Most Improved Athlete
Tia List – Waimārama
Outstanding Contribution to Powercraft
Rhys Harman – Waimārama
Volunteer of the Year
Aidan Callaghan – Westshore
Harry Machiela – Pacific
Henry Geary – Waimārama
Jess Bennett – Ocean Beach Kiwi
Innovation of the Year
Waimarama IRB Racking System – Waimārama
All HB Clubs SAR Squad – Ocean Beach Kiwi
For further information, please contact:
Charlie Cordwell |
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027 557 1015 |
SLSNZ Central Regional Manager |
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charlie.cordwell@surflifesaving.org.nz |
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About Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ)
SLSNZ represents 74 Surf Lifesaving clubs with 18,000+ members, including more than 4,500 volunteer surf lifeguards. Our surf lifeguards patrol over 90 locations each summer, saving hundreds of lives each year, and ensuring thousands return home safe after a day at the beach. Our volunteer search and rescue squads provide emergency call-out rescue services throughout the year across Aotearoa. We do all this as a charity and rely on the generosity of the public, commercial partners, foundations and trusts for donations and financial contributions.