Scope of Award:
This the highest award available to be bestowed upon an individual of the Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club in a season.
It recognises an individual member/s who has demonstrated achievements in a range of different areas of the club throughout the season, or who has shown significant and outstanding achievements in one particular area for an extended duration.
The individual’s contribution demonstrably enhances the development of the Club. A nominee may be a member in any area of the Club including but not limited to Governance, Lifesaving & Training, Member Development (Nippers & Youth) and Surf Sports.
Criteria:
- It recognises the exceptional service of an individual to the Club.
- Services rendered and the achievements during the season must be considered as distinguished.
- Consistent, sustained, and dedicated service or achievement and exemplary contribution that is beyond what is expected of Club Members.
- Service and achievement must primarily be for the benefit and advancement of the Club. Service and achievements within SLSWA or SLSA may also be considered as a contribution to the person’s nominations.
- Contributions made by the nominee to the Club can be wide and varied and these must be considered. The number, types of positions, demands of each position and the period for which they were held should all be considered.
- Competitive record including Local, State and/or National representation may also be considered as contributing to the nomination for the Club Person of Year Award.
- The nominee shall have shown to have abided by the Code of Conduct of SLSA, SLSWA and the Coogee Beach SLSC. The nominee must have exhibited professional, ethical, and positive conduct during their Membership of the Club.