The Surf Life Saving SA Awards of Excellence recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions of our members throughout the season across a wide range of categories.
This season we were thrilled to receive nearly 120 nominations from 19 clubs, which is a reflection of the depth and high calibre range of members involved in our organisation state-wide.
Congratulations to the below finalists (listed in alphabetical order).
Surf Life Saver Of The Year
Derek Bawden (Seacliff SLSC
Damion Burrage (Goolwa SLSC)
Daniel Scadden (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Josh Warne (Glenelg SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)
Volunteer Of The Year
Craig Brown (Somerton SLSC)
Tiffany Scadden (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Anthony Merchant (Glenelg SLSC)
Aaron Oliver (South Port SLSC)
Abby Thomas (West Beach SLSC)
Club Of The Year
Aldinga Bay SLSC
Glenelg SLSC
Semaphore SLSC
South Port SLSC
West Beach SLSC
Youth Surf Lifesaver Of The Year
Kristi Bedford (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Jai Gardner (Henley SLSC)
Sam Ralph (Grange SLSC)
Lachlan Larven (Glenelg SLSC)
Lillian Woodroffe (Brighton SLSC)
Young Member Of The Year
Piper Cruickshank (Christies Beach SLSC)
Jed Down (Seacliff SLSC)
Rose Fry (Beachport SLSC)
Brooke Gowland (Goolwa SLSC)
Lachlan Macgregor (Glenelg SLSC)
Athlete Of The Year
Amy Buck (Grange SLSC)
Liana Channon (Grange SLSC)
Tom May (Seacliff SLSC)
Eliza Zampatti (Semaphore SLSC)
Youth Athlete Of The Year
Harrison Carberry (West Beach SLSC)
Macklin Harvey (South Port SLSC)
Elsie Parsons (Glenelg SLSC)
Lachlan Washington (West Beach SLSC)
Surf Sport Team Of The Year
The Brighton Jellyfish R&R Team
The Chiton Rocks Crusty Critters Surf Boat Crew
The Seacliff Open Line Throw Team
The West Beach U19 Double Ski Team
Coach Of The Year
Scott Axton (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Todd Bampton (Semaphore SLSC)
Darren Hocking (Chiton Rocks SLSC)
Darryl Pope (Seacliff SLSC)
Official Of The Year
Rachel Bell (West Beach SLSC)
Loo Keighran (Somerton SLSC)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach SLSC)
Robert Thompson (Grange SLSC)
Trainer Of The Year
Cacilia Ewenz (Moana SLSC)
John Stewart (Somerton SLSC)
Robert Tanner (Brighton SLSC)
Kirstin Tocker (Glenelg SLSC)
Assessor Of The Year
Andrew Bedford (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Hayley Hosking (Seacliff SLSC)
Richard Nurmi (Christies Beach SLSC)
Ray Nussio (Somerton SLSC)
Community Education Program Of The Year
Diversity and Inclusion Festival by North Haven SLSC
On the Same Wave by West Beach SLSC
SameWave by Port Elliot SLSC
Seahorses by Aldinga Bay SLSC
Innovation Of The Year
7Brighton Jetty Classic Environmental Decisions by Brighton SLSC
Quick Release Tie Down Mechanism by Goolwa SLSC
New Nipper Instructional Videos by Glenelg SLSC
IRB Hull Racking System by Somerton SLSC
Winners will be announced at the 2025 Awards of Excellence event.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 21st June 2025
Time: 6:30 PM (for a 7:00 PM start) - 11:45 PM (formalities conclude at 9:30 PM)
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre - Panorama Ballroom
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1381726