2026 Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year
  • Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year

    2025/2026 Nomination Form
  • An active patrolling member (between the ages of 15-21, this refers to the members age as at 30 September in the 2025/26 season) who has made an outstanding contribution to the delivery and development of surf lifesaving frontline services. 

  • Club Endorsement

    Endorsement must be from a Club Officer
  • Selection Criteria

    Please answer the selection criteria under the following headings for the period 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.
  • Q1. Tell us about the member being nominated.

    Consider:

    What relevant positions, roles or responsibilities do they hold? Do they model positive and supportive attitudes, behaviours and actions?

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  • Q2. What has been achieved?

    Consider:

    - Have they done something in response to an identified need or problem?

    - Have they done something new or different to achieve results?

    - Have they had to overcome any challenges to make a difference or achieve success?

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  • Q3. What impact has this had and for whom?

    Consider:

    - Have they inspired others to think or to do things differently?

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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 invited to participate in an interview, scheduled for the week of 15th June - 19th June, details of which will be available following the close of nominations. The SLSSNB selection panels will determine a winner from both a review of the application and the interview. 

    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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