SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Taranaki Awards Of Excellence

The finalists for Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) Taranaki Awards of Excellence have been announced.

These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the 2023/2024 season.

Charlie Cordwell, SLSNZ Central Regional Manager, said, “Well done to all the Taranaki finalists. Like the rest of the country, it was a busy season with 15 local sport events and lots of surf lifeguard development. The region gained 32 new surf lifeguards, four new patrol support, and 19 new patrol captains.

“There were plenty of highlights during the 2023/2024 season but one that stood out was Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service’s Junior Carnival. Not only was it a resounding success with members coming from all around the region, but it was the first time in over 30 years that a Junior Carnival was held Wanganui. That’s an incredible achievement and something they should be extremely proud of.”

The Taranaki Awards of Excellence will bring together Surf Life Saving clubs from across the North Island, including Ōpunake, New Plymouth Old Boys, East End, Wanganui, and Fitzroy.

Cordwell said, “It should be a great night of celebration as members come together to raise a glass and toast the season that’s been.”

During the 2023/2024 season, Taranaki surf lifeguards spent over 9,000 hours on patrol, rescued over 95 people, performed over 60 first aids, and carried out over 900 preventative actions.

This year’s awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 8 June 2024 at 6pm at The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth. Thanks to Devon Hotel who sponsor a major part of the Taranaki Awards of Excellence.

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