The Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence bring our community together to honour the members who give their time, passion and heart to making surf lifesaving stronger. Every year, we celebrate the people whose dedication shapes their clubs, supports their fellow members and enriches their local communities.

This year, we’re excited to gather at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Saturday 22 August 2026 to recognise their outstanding achievements.

Event Details

Venue: Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Date: Saturday 22^nd August 2026

Time: Doors open at 6:00pm with proceedings starting at 6:30pm sharp

Dress code: Cocktail

Ticketing

Members can purchase tickets via Try Booking using a credit card or PayPal account.

Each ticket includes a three-course meal and drinks package including beer, wine and soft drink.

Get tickets here.

Individual tickets – $125.00

Group of 10 tickets – $1,200.00

Clubs or Branches who wish to be invoiced, please enter the promotional code: INVOICE2026 when securing tickets/tables online. For any further assistance, please contact the SLSNSW Membership Team on 9471 8000 or memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au

Ticket cancellation or names changes can only be made before Monday 3 August 2026. After this date no refund or changes can be made. Please contact the SLSNSW Membership Team at memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au or 02 9471 8000 should you require any support.

Accommodation

Hosting venue:

Hyatt Regency Sydney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ph: (02) 8099 1234

W: Hyatt | Select Room

Code offer: 10% off for attendees when booking online

Please add one the below Promo Codes into the Special Rates dropdown field when selecting dates and persons.

• EVENT – Standard Room Only Rate
• EVENTB – Standard Room with Breakfast Rate

The following hotels are located near to venue:

Adina Apartments Darling Harbour ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ph: (02) 9249 7000

W: https://www.adinahotels.com/en/apartments/sydney-darling-harbour/

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ph: (02) 9934 0000

W: https://all.accor.com/a/en.html

Megaboom City Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ph: (02) 9996 8888

W: https://megaboomhotel.com.au/

Metro Apartments Darling Harbour ⭐⭐⭐

Ph: (02) 9290 9200

W: https://metrohotels.com.au/hotels/metro-apartments-on-darling-harbour/

 The Clarence Hotel Sydney ⭐⭐⭐

Ph: (02) 9129 5999

W: https://all.accor.com/hotel/B3J3/index.en.shtml

Parking

Paid parking is available at Wilson Car Park directly opposite the Hyatt Regency Sydney. Entry via 383 Kent Street (h. 2.10m) or 168 Sussex Street (h. 2.10m).

For more information on fees and how to pre-purchase online here.

Other 24-hour parking stations in the surrounding area:

1. Secure Parking Market Street: 186 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
2. First Parking Darling Quarter: 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney NSW 2000