#AOE26 // A well-earned moment in the spotlight 📸
A HUGE CONGRATS to our 2026 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence Winners:
Youth Surf Life Saver of the Year – Harrison Wicks, Gerringong Surf Club
Youth Volunteer of the Year – Lucy Marshall, Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Youth Athlete of the Year – Dane Sutton, Wanda SLSC
Services Team of the Year – Tamarama SLSC Education Team
Administrator of the Year – Nicole Crowe, Camden Haven SLSC
Trainer of the Year – Christine Warren, Evans Head-Casinio SLSC
Assessor of the Year – Craig Le Brocq, Shelly Beach Surf Club
Facilitator of the Year – Paul Dowdell, Shelly Beach SLSC
Community Engagement Program of the Year – Ask Me How to Stay Safe at the Beach, Ocean Beach SLSC
Rescue of the Year – North Bondi SLSC & Coogee SLSC
Patrol Captain of the Year – Jodie Salmon, North Bondi SLSC
Support Operations Member of the Year – Sean Leicester, The Lakes SLSC
Lifeguard of the Year – Chloe Jones, Tweed Shire
Official of the Year – Mick Lang, Tacking Point SLSC
Coach of the Year – Trevor Gee, Avoca Beach SLSC
Masters Athlete of the Year – Paul Lemmon, Terrigal SLSC
Surf Sports Team of the Year – Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club U13 Male Surf Team
Club of the Year – Shellharbour Surf Life Saving Club
Athlete of the Year – Jemma Smith, Newport SLSC
Surf Sports Club of the Year – Manly LSC
Volunteer of the Year – Callum Mercer, Birubi Point SLSC
Surf Life Saver of the Year – Dominic Winkle, Clovelly Surf Lifesaving Club
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#AOE26 // Relive moments from the 2026 NSW Awards of Excellence 🌟
What a night celebrating the people and achievements across our clubs and community. Here’s a few of the moments, stories and celebrations from the night.
Congratulations to all our finalists and winners! 🫡
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#emergencyservicesmatch // Thanks for having us Sydney Roosters 🐓
Nothing but smiles as the nippers lined up to high-five the players onto the field! 😄
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#emergencyservicesmatch // A memorable day with the Roosters 🐓
A huge thank you to the Sydney Roosters for having us as the spotlight organisation for the third annual Emergency Services Match and for helping shine a light on the work of Surf Life Saving.
To everyone who came along, stopped by our activations, cheered from the stands and got involved throughout the day, thank you for bringing the energy and support. We were proud to represent our members and share a little of what makes Surf Life Saving so special and important.
What a fantastic celebration of community, teamwork and the people who help keep NSW safe. 🙌
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#EMERGENCYSERVICESMATCH // It’s game day 🐔 🔴🟡Sydney Roosters Allianz Stadium
Today the Sydney Roosters will proudly celebrate the third annual Emergency Services Match - bringing together rugby league and the emergency services community for a huge afternoon at Allianz Stadium.
As this year’s spotlight agency, expect to see A LOT of red and yellow at the game today 🔴🟡🐔
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