Surf Life Saving Sydney respects and acknowledges the traditional custodians across all the lands on which we live, work and patrol, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Background Image credit: 'Eora Dreaming' depicts the community of the fifteen Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Sydney, stretching from North Bondi south to Burning Palms in the Royal National Park - Artist 'Billy Reynolds', proud Dharawal and Yuin man.
Our members put in countless hours of their valuable time to support the community in many ways. Our Awards and Recognition programs allow for their efforts to be formally recognised within the organisation. This acknowledgement shows the depth of our members’ commitment and engagement and allows us to publicly thanks all those who put in so much time and effort to our lifesaving family.
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Marissa Saunders |  Bondi |
| Doug Hawkins |  Coogee |
| John Restuccia OAM |  Maroubra |
| Kane Hughes |  North Cronulla |
| Peter Quartly OAM | Bondi |
| Peter Agnew AM ESM |  North Bondi |
| Elissa Hancock |  Era |
| John De Cean OAM | Bondi Wanda |
The Branch Honours Form is available for all members to nominate someone for Life Membership, or the President’s Medal.
Our members provide an essential service to our community. Many exceptional rescues and first aids performed each year are over and above normal duties and showcase excellence in lifesaving training, skills and procedures.
Surf Life Saving values the contributions made by our members throughout the season by using the range of recognition awards available.
Our Awards recognise the invaluable contributions made by members and clubs as extremely important to Surf Life Saving. The awards reflect the core activities undertaken by our members.
Branch Honours are awarded to members who have contributed outstanding service to SLSS for over a period of at least 12 years. These members have contributed service that is both sustained and has provided a conspicuous contribution.
The National Emergency Medal is awarded for service during a nationally significant emergency. Branch must submit nominations for this on behalf of our members.
The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement recognising hard-work, service and dedication
Whilst SLS submits a selection of nominations, anyone can nominate a member of the community for an award in the Order of Australia.
Surf Life Saving Sydney is proud to congratulate Andrew McKellar ESM of Elouera SLSC on being elevated to Life Membership
Nominations for the 2026 Surf Life Saving Sydney Awards of Excellence are now open. The Awards of Excellence recognises outstanding achievements and contributions across all aspects of Surf Life Saving.
Congratulations to Christopher Allum OAM of Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club and Wanda Surf Life Saving Club on being inducted into the SLSA Hall of Fame. This honour reflects his outstanding achievements in surf sports and his long standing contribution to surf lifesaving.
