Awards of Excellence

Coogee Beach SLSC – AoE Winner Profile

It was a petition from community members in 2001 that saw the humble beginnings of Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club; a Club who this year took out the Lavan Club of the Year title for their incredible work and vision for…

Blair Walkington – AoE Winner Profile

Blair Walkington, our Volunteer of the Year, is a member of Geraldton SLSC, where he has undertaken a variety of roles, from Patrol Captain to Trainer, while also taking on State-level roles such as Program Director of Surf Life Saving WA’s TOAD and Rise-Up Camps. With Blair’s priceless involvement…

Adam Hoes – AoE Winner Profile

Our Lifesaver of the Year, Adam Hoes, grew up in Wagin, a Wheatbelt town at the heart of the Great Southern, 180km from the nearest beach. It was on moving to Bunbury with his family that the country boy described finding his real sea change, joining surf lifesaving at…

Jenny Plint – AoE Winner Profile

While the athletes may be the ones on the podium accepting the medals, it is often the coaches behind them – inspiring, motivating and challenging – who play a key role in giving them that competitive edge. Our 2017 Coach of the Year, Jenny Plint, is behind some of…

Chris Kuster – AoE Winner Profile

Scarboro SLSC’s Chris Kuster originally started out as a clubbie at Broome SLSC 26 years ago. This year, Chris was named SLSWA’s Trainer of the Year for his passionate, dedicated involvement in surf lifesaving at a club, state and national level. In the 2016/17 season,…

Sam Ranson – AoE Winner Profile

Although Sam Ranson, our Young Achiever of the Year, is currently studying in Melbourne, his heart belongs to his surf club back home here on the west coast. The Floreat SLSC member is a natural leader, holding roles as Patrol Captain, leader of the club’s annual cadet camp and…

Charlie Rigby – AoE Winner Profile

When Charlie Rigby’s family came to Australia from England eight years ago, he didn’t get a say as to whether he wanted to join surf life saving or not. Eight years on, Charlie is the SLSWA Youth Athlete of the Year, 2017 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Champs dual…

Carolyn Wilson – AoE Winner Profile

Secret Harbour SLSC’s Carolyn Wilson is a selfless member of our surf life saving community, giving up her spare time to ensure the smooth running of sports carnivals both in Western Australia and at a national level. Carolyn, who once hated the beach, is now a familiar fixture, seen…