Swimming NZ's Service Awards programme aims to recognise the contribution of our members to Swimming NZ. The below sets out the framework for national awards as follows:
Service Award:
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 6 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. The Honours & Awards Committee may consider a lesser period where service has been of an exceptional level to Swimming NZ.
Distinguished Service Award
Awarded in recognition of active service of an outstanding nature for a period of not less than 12 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. The Honours & Awards
Committee may consider a lesser period where service has been of an exceptional level to Swimming NZ.
Exemplary Service Award:
Awarded in recognition of exceptional service, contribution, and commitment to the
sport of swimming at a national level.
Life Membership
The highest award Swimming NZ can bestow on an individual for service to the sport. Life Membership criteria includes but is not limited to the following:
- The service must be diligent, extraordinary and the nominee's achievements
must be above and beyond what could reasonably be expected within the
swimming community
- Active contribution to the wider swimming community in various roles for a
period of not less than 18 years of continuous service to Swimming NZ. Please
note that the number of years' service is not qualification alone for the award.
- The nominee's service shall be recognised as having made a significant impact
to Swimming NZ.