National Medals Awarded to 38 South Australian Surf Lifesavers

National Medals Awarded to 38 South Australian Surf Lifesavers

National Medals are a prestigious part of the Australian honours system, recognising long and diligent service by individuals who risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in emergencies. The Surf Life Saving movement, composed of dedicated volunteers, saw 38 South Australian surf lifesavers acknowledged for their community efforts in the recent awarding of batch 51 of the National Medals.

36 volunteers received the National Medal for 15 years of service, and two were awarded their 1st clasps for 25 years of service. These members were part of 208 surf lifesavers awarded nationally.

SLSA CEO Adam Weir highlighted the award’s significance in recognising invaluable contributions to Australian communities.

“The Surf Life Saving movement relies on the sustained service of many great Australians over many years. The true value of these 208 volunteers’ contributions is immense. We congratulate them on receiving this prestigious national honour and thank them for their many years of service.”

Congratulations to the following Batch 51 National Medal Recipients:

National Medal 1st Clasp - 25 Years

  • Christoper Parsons - Brighton SLSC

  • Catherine Smith - Normanville SLSC

National Medal - 15 Years

  • Ray Tomlinson - Aldinga Bay SLSC

  • Scott Axton - Aldinga Bay SLSC

  • Bryan Axton - Aldinga Bay SLSC

  • Andrew Meyer - Aldinga Bay SLSC

  • Joshua Le Cornu - Brighton SLSC

  • Lynette Woods - Chiton Rocks SLSC, Henley SLSC

  • Simon Green - Chiton Rocks SLSC

  • Scot Mather - Chiton Rocks SLSC

  • Dean Woods - Chiton Rocks SLSC

  • Shane Harris - Glenelg SLSC

  • Lisa Harvey - Glenelg SLSC

  • Jared Schenscher - Glenelg SLSC

  • Karen Wilmot - Goolwa SLSC, Seacliff SLSC

  • Nigel Smith - Grange SLSC

  • Aaron Tuckfield - Grange SLSC

  • Cathy Bennett - Moana SLSC

  • Neil Cole - Moana SLSC

  • Anthony Francis - Moana SLSC

  • Stuart Hage - Moana SLSC

  • Peter Mullany - Moana SLSC

  • Stuart Whiley - Moana SLSC

  • Michael Lippett - Port Elliot SLSC

  • Verity Remilton - Port Elliot SLSC

  • Neil Wilson - Port Noarlunga SLSC

  • Andrew Coleman - Seacliff SLSC

  • James McBride - Somerton SLSC

  • Ian Boys - South Port SLSC

  • Noelene Charles - South Port SLSC

  • Anthony McKenzie - South Port SLSC

  • Gina Mills - South Port SLSC

  • James Hettner - West Beach SLSC

  • David Richardson - West Beach SLSC

  • Peter Taylor - West Beach SLSC

  • Carolyn Yates - Whyalla SLSC

  • Annette Zubrinich - Whyalla SLSC

  • Philip Zubrinich - Whyalla SLSC

  • Melissa Zubrinich - Whyalla SLSC