2026 Coach of the Year

COACH OF THE YEAR

2025/2026 Sydney Northern Beaches Nomination Form
An accredited coach who has made a significant contribution to athlete performance at a state, national and/or international level, to the development of athletes in SLS activities outside of surf sports, and to the educational development of other coaches in SLS.
Award Category*
Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name
Contact email for Nomination (Not Nominee)*
example@example.com
Club*
Member ID
(Branch use)
Club Endorsement

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

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Current, financial SLSA member
Clubs can nominate up to two (2) candidates for this award.
Selection Criteria

Please answer the selection criteria under the following headings for the period 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026.
Q1. What coaching qualification does the member currently hold, Foundation, Development or Performance Coach?

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response0/400
Q2. What coaching roles has the member fulfilled during the 25/26 season at Club, Branch (where applicable), State, National and International Level?

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

Q3. List the competition results attributed to the coach, where this member was the primary coach for the athlete and/or team, in the 25/26 season.

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response 0/400
Q4. Has the coach been involved in any mentoring and development of other coaches, creating of supporting documentation and/or programs. Please provide examples of where the coach has shown a positive and supportive attitude, behaviour and actions (including who it has impacted and how) in the 25/26 season?

Note there is a 400 word limit for this response 0/400
Q5. Has the coach undertaken any personal development to improve themselves as a coach in the 25/26 season?

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

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

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 20th June at Dee Why RSL starting at 7pm
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COACH OF THE YEAR

Club Endorsement

Selection Criteria