44 of the state’s most passionate and dedicated volunteers have been recognised for their many years of service with National Medals in the recent Batch 57 announcement by Surf Life Saving Australia.
Part of the Australian honours system, the National Medal acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated sustained and diligent service while protecting the community during emergencies and natural disasters.
This year’s NSW recipients include 32 individuals who have reached 15 years of service, and nine members receiving their 1st Clasp for 25 years of service. Three members have also been awarded their 2nd Clasp, marking an extraordinary 35 years of service to the Surf Life Saving movement.
Surf Life Saving NSW President, Elissa Hancock said she was extremely proud of each member’s contribution to the movement.
“This is such a prestigious award, and it always fills me with pride when I see NSW members recognised by the National Medal for their efforts in protecting our coastline and our coastal communities,” she said.
“We are very lucky as a gazetted emergency service to be supported by over 86,000 dedicated and passionate members, and this honour, in a way, is testament to their commitment to the movement and their character as individuals.”
National Medal – 2nd Clasp (35 Years)
MacMasters Beach SLSC
- James Myers
North Avoca SLSC
- Richard Parsons
North Wollongong SLSC
- Kelvin Giddey
National Medal – 1st Clasp (25 Years)
Fingal Beach SLSC
- David Wiseman
Hat Head SLSC
- Wayne Arndell
- David Croad
- Susan Croad
- Michael Stevenson
MacMasters Beach SLSC
- Anthony Hall
North Wollongong SLSC
- Kelvin Giddey
Toowoon Bay SLSC
- Denis Hannigan
- Christopher Manning
National Medal (15 Years)
Avalon Beach SLSC
- Matthew Brennan
Bellambi SLSC
- Ammeron Cleary
Bondi Surf Bathers LSC
- Dori Miller
Bronte SLSC
- Bryson Black
Broulee Surfers SLSC
- Brenda Lofthouse
- Don Szell
Collaroy SLSC
- Fiona Hall
Cronulla SLSC
- Rodney Dunn
Dee Why SLSC
- Ian Nicol
Dixon Park SLSC
- Adrian Parker
Elouera SLSC
- Stephen Urquhart
Fingal Beach SLSC
- Matthew Davis
Forster SLSC
- Lorraine Morgan
Gerringong SLSC
- Wendy Quinn
Helensburgh Stanwell Park SLSC
- Ralph Hall AM
- Edward White
Manly LSC
- Peter Turnbull
Narrabeen SLSC
- Kevin Lee
- Jodie Murphy
Nobbys SLSC
- Angela Whitehead
North Curl Curl SLSC
- Andrew Brodie
- Michael Johnston
North Steyne SLSC
- Jodie Frazer
Ocean Beach SLSC
- Jason Smith
Shelly Beach SLSC
- Craig Ray
Stockton SLSC
- Jane Watson
Toowoon Bay SLSC
- Douglas Millard
Wamberal SLSC
- Gregory Diamond
- Justine Ella
- Martyn Kennedy
- Matthew Walter
Wanda SLSC & SYD Support Operations
- James Caterson
Warilla Barrack Point SLSC
- Robert Bagnall
Tuesday 4 August 2026