We all know them – members who care, give up their time and want to make a difference in the organisation. The Surf Life Saving Central Coast Awards of Excellence celebrate the incredible people in our organisation and the impact they have on their club, members and their local communities.

slscc AOE

Making a difference.

Awarding our volunteers

We recognise members achievements in the following areas of club life.

  • Lifesaving
  • Surf Sports
  • Members Services
  • Education
  • Administration

The evening celebrates the accomplishments of members and clubs from the season and provides an excellent opportunity for members of the 15 surf clubs to celebrate as one.

2025 dates to be confirmed

All nominations can be done through the one jotform link provided here

Nomination FormNomination Form
slscc AOE winner

Rewarding the unsung heroes of our clubs

Awards of Excellence Categories

Clubs are encouraged to submit one nomination per category. This season the nomination process has been streamlined into one submission link.

slscc AOE coach
slscc AOE dinner

Volunteer Awards

  • Volunteer/Program Awards
  • Surf Lifesaver of the Year**
  • Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year**

  • Volunteer of the Year

  • Coach of the Year

  • Official of the Year

  • Trainer of the Year

  • Assessor of the Year

  • Community Education Program of the Year

  • Innovation Award

Program Awards

  • Rookie of the Year
  • Youth Volunteer of the Year
  • Patrol Captain of the Year

  • Support Operations Member of the Year

  • Administrator of the Year

  • Facilitator of the Year

Sports Awards

  • Athlete of the Year
  • Youth Athlete of the Year
  • Masters Athlete of the Year
  • Surf Sports Team of the Year

Nomination pointers

Surf Lifesaver and Youth Surf Lifesaver

For Surf Lifesaver and Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year awards, nominations require patrol hours to be uploaded for the 2022/23, 2023/24, and 2024/25 season (extracted from Surfguard).

Individual Volunteer Awards

  • What relevant positions, roles, or responsibilities do they hold?
  • Have they done something in response to an identified need or problem?
  • Have they done something new or different to achieve results?
  • Have they inspired others to think or to do things differently?
  • Have they had to overcome any challenges to make a difference or achieve success?
  • Do they model positive and supportive attitudes, behaviours and actions?

Program/ Innovation Volunteer Awards

  • What was the motivation or research which drove the program/innovation?
  • What were the aims and objectives?
  • What did it look like (location, duration, resources required etc.)?
  • How was it evaluated to ensure it achieved its aims and objectives?
  • Were there any challenges which needed to be overcome to achieve success?
  • You may wish to attach photographs, include links to any promotional material created or media coverage received.

Training & Education

  • How long has the member been a Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator?
  • What qualities does the Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator bring to Education?
  • What has the Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator achieved?
  • How has the Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator assisted your club?
  • What courses has they Trained, Assessed, or Facilitated?
  • Outline any challenges that they have overcome as Trainer, Assessor or Facilitator?

Official Award

  • How long has the member been officiating and what level of accreditation do they hold
  • What events has the Official officiated at over the past 12 months, what roles did they under-take during that period
  • What qualities does the Official bring to surf sports events to facilitate competition?
  • How does the Official believe we can encourage club members to become and stay accredited officials?
  • Is the Official satisfied with the training programs used for new and developing officials? How can they be improved?

Input into Competition

  • Give examples of the Officials interaction with Branch and/or State Referees
  • How has the Official been involved in the training of new Officials – provide examples of your role
  • How has the Official Mentored members to assist them in gaining their awards, provide examples of your role
  • How has the Official been involved in Assessing candidates during the past year, provide examples of the Officials role

Coach Award

Club, Branch, State and National coaching positions.

  • Results achieved due to the coach’s influence for athletes coached for 90% of the season.
  • The capability of athletes and the coach’s contribution to their development, both in and outside of surf sports. Personal development undertaken to improve coaching performance e.g. participated in courses, conferences etc. How the nominee has contributed to Coach Education e.g. presented at clinics, conferences, courses
  • Additional coaching information regarding the nominee.