The Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Hall of Fame is an integral part of recognising the achievements and efforts of members in the surf lifesaving movement.
The Hall of Fame permanently displays, commemorates and recognises members and teams who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and exceptional contributions to the development of surf lifesaving in Australia. The achievements are not restricted in relation to the area of their contribution but must have been inspirational in application to surf lifesaving activities and have been separated into categories explained below.
Eligibility
Only current or past individual members of SLSA are eligible for induction into the Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame (Note: that nominations may be for eligible individual members or for teams of eligible members).
Nominations not endorsed may only be re-submitted for consideration after a period of two (2) years. Nominations being resubmitted should be enhanced in order to meet the standard of the award.
Nominations may only be for one category, however, evidence supporting the nomination covering activities relevant to the other categories should be provided and will be taken into consideration. It is important that the complete career of the nominee is put forward to allow a total assessment.
Nominees are to be in good standing with SLSA. Persons charged with transgressions or who have been found guilty of criminal offences should not be nominated.
Nominations should draw names from a broad range of members or teams who have been, or are currently:
· Office holders and administrators
· Patrolling members
· Rescue Services groups
· Examiners
· Competitors
· Competitive Teams
· Competition Officials
· Coaches
· Advisors
Nominations for the SLSA Hall of Fame will only be considered twice each year and there is no limit to the number of nominees inducted into the Hall of Fame each year. Surf Life Saving Australia recognises the prestigious nature of this award and will consider applications appropriately.
Categories
Each award is allocated under the following categories:
Surf Lifesaving
This category recognises those who have been involved in all facets of surf lifesaving operations. Examples are active patrolling, training and examination, rescue services and the general support activities involved in beach patrols, search and rescue, surveillance, major innovations, international role in the saving of lives.
Surf Lifesaving - Administration
This category recognises those involved in the purely administrative aspects of surf lifesaving. Examples include but are not limited to, club secretaries and treasurers.
Surf Lifesaving - Sport
This category recognises those who have excelled in lifesaving sports and/or the coaching, training and officiating associated with lifesaving sports.
Criteria
The following criteria will be taken into consideration for each nomination:
Nominations must clearly demonstrate that individuals or teams have:
· Displayed exceptional service to surf lifesaving in the specific category
· Achieved outstanding individual or team accomplishments which sets the individual or team apart from other surf lifesavers or teams
· Displayed sustained excellence over a long period of time to the category for which they are nominated.
Privacy
These personal details are being collected by Surf Life Saving Australia for the purpose of assessing the eligibility of members or former members for induction into the Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame. This information will not be disclosed to third parties. Nominees have the right to access the information held about them by Surf Life Saving Australia.