The Surf Life Saving SA Awards of Excellence recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions of our members throughout the season across a wide range of categories.
This season we were thrilled to receive well over 100 nominations from 17 clubs, which is a reflection of the depth and high calibre range of members involved in our organisation state-wide.
Congratulations to the below finalists (listed in alphabetical order).
Surf Life Saver Of The Year
Hayley Hosking (Seacliff SLSC)
Dave Lucas (Brighton SLSC)
Will Piper-Bamber (Chiton Rocks SLSC)
Daniel Scadden (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)
Volunteer Of The Year
Shayan Gunawardena (West Beach SLSC)
David Jansen (Normanville SLSC)
Bella Jose (Glenelg SLSC)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)
Club Of The Year
Aldinga Bay SLSC
Glenelg SLSC
Normanville SLSC
Seacliff SLSC
Youth Surf Lifesaver Of The Year
Tom Breen (Goolwa SLSC)
Lucas Garlik (Chiton Rocks SLSC)
Lachlan Larven (Glenelg SLSC)
Josh Warne (Glenelg SLSC)
Young Member Of The Year
Mia Alexander (Normanville SLSC)
Nicholas Davis (West Beach SLSC)
Grace Ellis (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Rose Fry (Beachport SLSC)
Morgan Phillpotts-Jones (Christies Beach SLSC)
Athlete Of The Year
Cooper Bristow (Christies Beach SLSC)
Katie Natt (Seacliff SLSC)
Leila Nazimi (West Beach SLSC)
Maguire Reid (Port Noarlunga SLSC)
Youth Athlete Of The Year
Aiden Carberry (West Beach SLSC)
Olive Charleson (Semaphore SLSC)
Elsie Parsons (Glenelg SLSC)
Cara Saville (Seacliff SLSC)
Surf Sport Team Of The Year
Brighton U15 2p R&R (Brighton SLSC)
Glenelg Grenades (Glenelg SLSC)
Seacliff Lifesaver Relay (Seacliff SLSC)
Sam West & Tina Hards (Christies Beach SLSC)
Coach Of The Year
Steve Collaton (Brighton SLSC)
Rebecca Creedy (Glenelg SLSC)
Charles Sheffield (Grange SLSC)
Peter Tidswell (Glenelg SLSC)
Official Of The Year
Gary Abed (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Marg Lamerton (Somerton SLSC)
Darcy Lines (Port Noarlunga SLSC)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach SLSC)
Trainer Of The Year
Hayley Hosking (Seacliff SLSC)
Julie Moran (Beachport SLSC)
Tim Riley (Grange SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)
Assessor Of The Year
Hannah Darling (Grange SLSC)
Ian Grant (Port Elliot SLSC)
Siobhan Jackson (Christies Beach SLSC)
Peter Kerrison (Moana SLSC)
Community Education Program Of The Year
Beach Smart Program (Beachport SLSC)
Kurruru Culture Hub (North Haven SLSC)
Same Wave Program (Port Elliot SLSC)
Winners will be announced at the 2024 Awards of Excellence event.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 15th June 2024
Time: 6:30 PM (for a 7:00 PM start) - 11:45 PM (formalities conclude at 9:30 PM)
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre - Panorama Ballroom
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CPECF