2022 Nominees Booklet - National Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence
2022 NOMINEES

Welcome
The Surf Life Saving National Awards of Excellence
programme recognises the contribution of our amazing
members from the grass roots of Surf Life Saving during
the 2021/2022 season.
We are delighted to announce this year's SLSNZ's
Awards Of Excellence nominees.
Congratulations to all of our nominees.
We are incredibly proud and grateful for all that you do
and achieve.
The contribution you make to Surf Life Saving, your
clubs and communities is outstanding . . . even more so
because you do this as volunteers!

Contents
SPECIAL AWARDS
bp Rescue of the Year Award
bp Media Award
LIFESAVING SPORT AWARDS
TSB Official of the Year
TSB Coach of the Year
INSTRUCTOR & VOLUNTEER AWARDS
DHL Instructor of the Year
DHL Volunteer of the Year
DHL Innovation of the Year
SURF LIFESAVING AWARDS
Patrol Support of the Year
NZ Lottery Grants Board Lifeguard of the Year Award

Special
Awards

Rescue of the Year Award
The purpose of this award is to recognise Surf
Lifeguards who have demonstrated outstanding
execution of their skills and training in
searches, rescues, first-aids
and other incidents.
Nominees
Winter/November- Muriwai VLS
December- Raglan SLSC
January- Pauanui SLSC & Tairua SLSC
February- Piha SLSC
March- Muriwai VLS

Media Award
The purpose of this award is to recognise
media who have used their platform to create a
positive impact for SLSNZ by creating content to keep
people safe at the beach or highlight an important issue
and who have also achieved widespread reach or targeted a
priority audience in a creative or engaging manner.

Nominees
Newshub Live:
Surf lifesavers have clear message for New Zealanders
hitting the beach this summer
TVNZ Breakfast:
Day in the Life of a Surf Lifeguard
Newshub AM Show:
Report reveals 60% of Kiwis can't identify a rip as NZ
records worst summer for drownings in 40 years
Newshub Live:
Wāhine on Water aiming for better equality among
lifeguards driving inflatable rescue boats
Stuff:
Lifeguard of the year wants more women in leadership
roles on the waves
TVNZ Seven Sharp:
How to survive if you get caught in a rip

Lifesaving
Sport
Awards

Official of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise a member
who has made an outstanding contribution to the
officiating of Lifesaving Sport competitions in
2021/2022 season.
Nominees
Benny Larsen, Orewa SLSC
Caroline Bird, Mount Maunganui LS
Dion Williams, Wainui SLSC
Natasha Brewer, Westshore SLSC
Joanne Brimelow, Fitzroy SLSC
Glen Jones, Titahi Bay SLSC
Craig Todd, Sumner SLSC
Mark Familton, Warrington SLSC

Coach of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise a member
who has made an outstanding contribution to the
coaching of Lifesaving Sport teams and/or
individuals in 2022/2022.
Nominees
Shane Edwards, Sunset Beach LS
Katrina Madill, Mount Maunganui LS
Arna Majstrovic, Waikanae SLSC
Rhys Harman, Waimarama SLSC
Carl Barnes, Fitzroy SLSC
Rhys Speirs, Maranui SLSC
Daryl Poulsen, Spencer Park SLSC
Peter Gibbons & Nic Bryce, St Kilda SLSC

Instructor
& Volunteer
Awards

Instructor of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise a member
who has made an outstanding contribution to the
development and enhancement of Surf Lifeguard
capability during the 2021/2022 season.
Nominees
Mark Johnston, Orewa SLSC
Brianna Norris, Whangamata SLSC
Ryan Hohneck, Papamoa SLSC
Sonia Keeper, Wainui SLSC
Oliver Parvin, Waimarama SLSC
Ashleigh Hurring, Fitzroy SLSC
Mike Taylor, Riversdale Beach SLSC
Brendon Ferguson, Rārangi SLSC
Hannah Williams, St Clair SLSC

Volunteer of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise an outstanding
member who has made a significant volunteer
contribution to enhancing surf lifesaving
within their local area during the
2021/2022 season.
Nominees
Harry Mellor, Red Beach SLSC
Kevin Thorburn, Onemana SLSC
Mereheni Meads, Maketu SLSC
Dion Williams, Wainui SLSC
Harry Machiela, Pacific SLSC
Darren James, Fitzroy SLSC
Adam Radich, Foxton SLSC
Dean Le Warne, North Beach SLSC
Scott Crosbie, Oreti SLSC

Innovation of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise a member,
club, business or group who through innovation
have been able to enhance Surf Life Saving New
Zealand’s ability to achieve its purpose of
‘preventing drowning in New Zealand.’
Nominees
IRB Trailers - Dean Maddaford, Bethells Beach SLSP
Mauao Markers - John Svendsen, Mount Maunganui LS
Viewing Platform - Tony Pattison, Waimarama SLSC
IRB Road Trailer Concept - Darrell Gainsford, North Beach SLSC
Artificial Intelligence Rip Detection - Charlotte Becconsall-Ryan,
Warrington SLSC

Surf
Lifesaving
Awards

Patrol Support of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise a member
who has served as an outstanding role model for patrol
support during the 2021/2022 season, portraying
exceptional knowledge, capability, credibility and
leadership.
Nominees
Grace Crimmins, United North Piha LS
Sharlene Manukau, Waihi Beach LS
Caroline Bird, Mount Maunganui LS
Anna Briant, Waikanae SLSC
Cushla McLaren, Waimarama SLSC
Craig Parker, Titahi Bay SLSC
Peter Drake, Waikuku Beach SLSC
Dave Bourke, St Kilda SLSC

Lifeguard of the Year
The purpose of this award is to recognise a member
who has served as an outstanding role model for
surf lifeguards during the 2021/2022 season,
portraying exceptional knowledge, capability,
credibility and leadership.
Nominees
Dan Short, United North Piha LS/ Mairangi Bay SLSC
Dominic Sutton, Whangamata SLSC
Boyd Harris, Pukehina SR
Ana Naden, Waikanae SLSC
Temepara Reihana, Westshore SLSC
Macy Sinclair, Opunake SLSC
Jago Dellow, Paekakariki SL
Zeke De Gouw, Spencer Park SLSC
Gabby Trotter, Brighton SLSC