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Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR) Regional Awards of Excellence programme recognises the contributions of our members to the success of Surf Life Saving during the 2024/2025 season.
Nomination are now open and close on the 1st of May 2025.
2025 Honours Awards
The awards below are aligned at both regional and national levels, only one nomination form is required.
The nomination forms linked to each category open on Monday, 17 February, and close on Thursday, 1 May 2025.
Click below for nomination forms
2025 Nationally Aligned Awards of Excellence
The awards below are aligned from local area and region through to the national level, only one nomination form is required for all levels.
The nomination forms linked to each category open on Monday, 17 February, and close on Thursday, 1 May 2025.
To view a detailed breakdown of the nationally aligned awards, including award criteria, follow this link: Appendix 1 – Nationally Aligned Awards 2025
For a full overview of the Northern Region Specific Awards, including award criteria, follow this link: Appendix 2 – Northern Region Specific Awards 2025
Click below for individual nomination forms
Alternatively, download all forms here
- DHL Surf Lifeguard of the Year
- DHL U19 Surf Lifeguard of the Year
- DHL Patrol Support of the Year
- bp Search and Rescue Contribution of the Year
- bp Powercraft Contribution of the Year
- bp Rescue of the Month/Year
- Coach of the Year
- Aon Surf Sports Official of the Year
- Surf Sportsperson of the Year
- Aon Surf Sports Team of the Year
- Aon Event Safety Contribution of the Year
- Junior Surf Contribution of the Year
- Instructor of the Year
- Examiner of the Year
- NZ Lottery Grants Board Volunteer of the Year
- Innovation Award
Click below for Northern Region Specific Nomination Forms
Alternatively, download all forms here
- Rookie Lifeguard of the Year
- Junior Coach of the Year
- Developing Surf Official of the Year
- U14 Sportsperson of the Year (male/female)
- U15 Sportsperson of the Year (male/female)
- U17 Sportsperson of the Year (male/female)
- U19 Sportsperson of the Year (male/female)
- Open Sportsperson of the Year (male/female)
- Search and Rescue Squad of the Year
- Duty Officer of the Year
- Peer Supporter of the Year
The following are automatically nominated awards (no nomination is needed)
- Supreme Sports Award
- Paid Lifeguard of the Year
- Senior Competition Club of the Year
- Master Competition Club of the Year
- Club of the Year
Note: The following awards can be nominated by another club or member, however must be endorsed by the nominees clubs:
- Developing Surf Official of the Year
- Surf Official of the Year
- Event Safety Contribution of the Year
- Peer Supporter of the Year
- Duty Officer of the Year
Note: For any queries regarding Northern Region Honours and Awards, please contact aoe@lifesaving.org.nz
Note: All nominations need to be sent via the awards@surflifesaving.org.nz email address by the closing date on May 1, 2025.
More information can be found here: https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/about-us/awards-of-excellence/national