2026 Masters Athlete of the Year

Masters Athlete of the Year

202/2025 Nomination Form
All nominees must be SLSA financial members (or affiliated organisations). Nominations should focus on activities during the 2024/25 Surf Life Saving season, from 1st July 2025 – 30th June 2026.

Where ages are mentioned, this refers to the members age as at 30 September in the 2025/26 season.
Masters Athlete of the Year

An athlete over the age of 30 who has achieved sporting excellence
Award Category*
Nominee Name (If a team put name of best contact person*

First NameLast Name
Contact email for Nomination (Not Nominee)*
example@example.com
Club*
Clubs can nominate up to two (2) candidates for this award.
Club Endorsement

Endorsement must be from a Club Officer
Club Officer*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Essential Criteria

Current, financial SLSA member
Selection Criteria

Please answer the selection criteria under the following headings for the period 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.
1. Has the athlete competed in any representative teams (including international competition) during the 25/26 season? If so, please list the team and how they contributed to the success of the team?

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response0/400
2. List the competition results achieved by the athlete in the 25/26 season at championship carnivals or major surf sports events?

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response0/401

3. In the 24/25 season how is the athlete a positive role model, a good sportsperson and/or an ambassador for Surf Life Saving? How do they contribute to broader lifesaving activities and engage with other members (including juniors or mentoring)?

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response 0/400
4. Does the athlete hold any coaching and/or officiating qualifications?

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response 0/400
Nominee Photo

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Guidelines for submission
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online nomination form by 1st June 2026. No nominations will be accepted via email or post.

Nominations are to include a digital profile image of the nominee (for individual awards) or logo (for group/team awards). Please ensure all nominee photographs are from the shoulders up and of a high-resolution quality.

Paid employees at any level may apply for the awards listed. However, paid service will only be counted if applying for the Lifeguard of the Year or Coach of the Year awards. All other awards recognise voluntary contributions only. Unless otherwise specified, these awards are in recognition of individual achievements, team submissions will not be considered.

Selection Process
Finalists from this award will be determined by a volunteer selection panel and will involve a review of applications.

Attendance at Presentation Evening
All nominees are expected to attend the Awards of Excellence presentation evening which will be held on Friday 26th June at Dee Why RSL starting at 7pm
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Masters Athlete of the Year

Masters Athlete of the Year

Club Endorsement

Selection Criteria