END OF SEASON AWARD LIST
MANLY LSC END OF SEASON AWARDS LIST AND CRITERIA
Nominations are open now. You can nominate as many individuals as you like – entries close 30th April. Submit your nominations here: https://forms.office.com/r/GpJGieF49n
- Cadet of the Year (aged 13-18)
- Demonstrates commitment and participation to Manly LSC as a whole.
- Shows leadership and positive influence on fellow members
- Sportsmanship and teamwork
- High level of competence and lifesaving skills
- Under 15 Competitor
- Achieve their personal best throughout the season
- Exemplary performance in competition
- Versatility across multiple disciplines.
- Attended Branch/State/Aussies in individual and teams
- Junior Club Person (18-25)
- Commitment and participation in multiple areas of Manly LSC
- Leadership and positive influence
- Sportsmanship and teamwork
- Competence and lifesaving skills
- Under 17 Competitor
- Achieve their personal best throughout the season
- Exemplary performance in competition
- Versatility across multiple disciplines.
- Attended Branch/State/Aussies in individual and teams
- Under 19 Competitor
- Achieve their personal best throughout the season
- Exemplary performance in competition
- Versatility across multiple disciplines.
- Attended Branch/State/Aussies in individual and teams
- Senior Competitor (aged 16 –30)
- Achieve their personal best throughout the season
- Exemplary performance in competition
- Versatility across multiple disciplines.
- Attended Branch/State/Aussies in individual and teams
- Mentored fellow competitors and promoted teamwork throughout the season
- Master Competitor (30+)
- Achieve their personal best throughout the season
- Exemplary performance in competition
- Competitive determination
- Versatility across multiple disciplines
- Attended Branch/State/Aussies in individual and teams
- Mentored fellow competitors and promoted teamwork throughout the season
- Max Riddington Team of the Year
- Exemplary team performance
- Teamwork and communication
- Collective versatility and contribution
- Commitment to continuous improvement and resilience
- Boat Crew of the Year
- Exemplary team performance
- Teamwork and communication
- Collective versatility and contribution
- Commitment to continuous improvement and resilience
- IRB Person of the Year
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability
- Active volunteering outside of their personal patrol
- Enthusiastic in IRB activities
- Support provided for education and youth
- Rookie of the Year
- Joined the club/patrols within the last season or the last bronze course of the prior season (anyone who joined the club from January of the prior season onwards)
- Commitment to personal development
- Contribution beyond assigned duties
- Showen passion and enthusiasm for all things Manly and SLS
- Senior Club Person
- Outstanding commitment and contribution to Manly LSC
- Positive club impact and leadership
- Innovation and engagement
- Dedication to Surf Lifesaving and Manly LSC values
- Patrol Person of the Year
- Exemplary patrol service and commitment
- Leadership and teamwork, assisting newer members/mentoring.
- Initiative and operational excellence
- Commitment to SLS and Manly LSC values
- Patrol Captain of the Year
- Strong leadership and team commitment
- Sound decision making and operational excellence
- Commitment to training, membership and growth
- Positive patrol culture and club spirit for Manly LSC
- Patrol of the Year
- Team culture and club spirit
- Commitment and reliability (Highest attendance rate from the patrol members)
- Patrol excellence and safety leadership
- Positive vibe and community engagement throughout Manly LSC and the broader community
- Toby Wallace Instructor of the Year
- Excellence and professionalism in teaching and knowledge sharing
- Commitment to safety and education
- Leadership and mentorship
- Jack Thomas TAF All Rounder
- Excellence in training delivery
- Commitment to standards and assessment
- Leadership/Mentoring
- Advocacy for continuous improvement and innovation
- Rescue of the Year
- Completed a rescue that was recorded by the Patrol captain and/or club captain.
- Bravery and quick decision making
- Skill and technique
- Showed positive Impact and outcome
- The Ray Leighton Inspiration Award
- Achievement of Personal Triumph or Community Impact: The recipient has completed a significant feat that serves as a source of inspiration, whether it’s overcoming personal challenges (such as a fitness achievement or recovery from injury) or taking the initiative to help others. This act has not only demonstrated resilience and dedication but has also inspired and positively impacted others within the surf lifesaving community.
- Volunteer of the Year
- Dedication and commitment
- Leadership and team spirit
- Impact and contribution
- Passion for Manly and SLS and community engagement
- President’s Award
- The President’s Award is a prestigious honor personally chosen by the President of Manly Life Saving Club. The selection process involves:
- President’s Discretion – The award is not based on nominations but rather on the President’s observations and insights into an individual’s contributions throughout the season.
- Exceptional Commitment – The recipient is someone who has gone above and beyond in their service to the club, demonstrating dedication, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to the club’s values.
- Significant Impact – The award recognizes an individual whose contributions have positively influenced the club’s culture, operations, or success—whether through patrolling, education, events, administration, or behind-the-scenes efforts.
- Embodiment of Club Values – The recipient reflects the club’s core values of teamwork, leadership, community spirit, and passion for surf lifesaving.
Also included:
- Long Service Awards
- Rescue of the Months
- 100% Patrol Attendance
