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Surf Life Saving NSW would like to congratulate a host of surf lifesavers who have been awarded the National Medal, as well as Second Clasps and First Clasps for their sustained service and commitment to Surf Life Saving.
Several NSW volunteer surf lifesavers have seen a wonderful 2022/23 season rewarded at a national level, taking out categories including the blue-ribbon DHL Surf Lifesaver of the Year award at the 2023 SLSA Awards of Excellence in Sydney.
Children aged five through to 14 are hitting the beach again to take part in vital surf safety lessons as the flagship Surf Life Saving program, Nippers, kicks off across the state.
Thousands of Australians are preparing to embark on the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for mental fitness by keeping their rowing machines moving for 24 hours at surf clubs, gyms and schools.
The 2023 NSW Surf Lifesaver of the Year, Cheryl McCarthy believes her achievements over a decade within the movement – highlighted and recognised with the night’s top honour at the NSW Awards of Excellence on 26 August – all come down to passion.
A strong season for Tacking Point SLSC, south of Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast, has been recognised at state level; the club taking out two categories at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence.
Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence has highlighted the value of Illawarra and South Coast Branch volunteers within the movement, with one third of the evening’s categories taken out by their members.
Nearly 500 volunteer lifesavers and their supporters have celebrated the most outstanding achievements during a challenging season, coming together on Saturday 26 August for the annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence event in Sydney.
At the core of the mission of our membership is saving lives – the ultimate aim of what all the training, education and dedication represents when we hit the beach.
