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Surf Life Saving WA members celebrating on stage at the Awards of Excellence with the Lavan Club of the Year trophy
Members Awards & Recognition

awards &recognition

There are a range of accolades and titles bestowed upon
Surf Life Saving members in recognition of their contributions
and achievements in surf life saving.

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Awards of Excellence

Held annually in June, the Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence recognise the achievements and contributions of members and clubs across a range of categories and areas of surf life saving, including lifesaving, surf sports,  training and education, and community service.

Each year, a Circular is released to the membership providing information about award categories and how to enter, with category winners announced at the annual Awards of Excellence gala dinner.

Category winners from the WA awards then go on to represent WA at the Surf Life Saving Australian Awards of Excellence held annually in November.

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Nipper & Youth Awards

Held annually in May, the Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA (opens in a new tab) recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and commitments of our Nipper and youth members.

Categories awarded include the Nipper & Youth Club Achiever, U14/15 Lifesaver & Athlete of the Year, Youth Official, Nipper & Youth of the Year, Nipper & U14/15 Surf Sports Champions.

Each year, a Circular (opens in a new tab) is released to the membership providing information about award categories and how to enter, and clubs are encouraged to nominate their members.

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wa surf lifesavers club

The WA Surf Lifesavers 25 Year Club came into being in 1972 with the late Bill Kidner being the enthusiastic catalyst behind its formation.

The inaugural meeting took place at the North Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club on Wednesday 27th September 1972. It is unique to WA so far, with no other club like it in Australia’s Surf Life Saving circles.

The Club, open to all members who have received the SLSA 25 Year Service Award or above or have completed at least 25 years of service with their club, holds various social events throughout the year, promoting comradery and helping to relive the great years of friendship and fellowship.

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surf life saving wa honours

Life Membership, Sporting Hall of Fame, and Legend of the Surf status are reserved for those demonstrating exceptional commitment & achievements over a prolonged period of time.

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SLSA Recognition & Appreciation Framework

The Surf Life Saving Australia Recognition and Appreciation Framework is designed to provide a clear and sound understanding of Surf Life Saving Australia’s (SLSA) Recognition & Appreciation processes. This framework will be used to:

  • Increase the awareness of available recognition awards
  • Outline the requirements and criteria of awards
  • Clearly understand the application processes and due dates
  • Provide concise award information and presentation details
  • Direct members to nomination forms.
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