Awards of excellence

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Awards of Excellence

Please join us in congratulating our amazing award winners announced at the SLST Awards of Excellence on Saturday 15 August 2026 in Devonport.

  • Presidents Award: Ken Knight BEM, Penguin SLSC

    Coach of the Year: Anita Howard, Bridport SLSC

    Official of the Year: Craig Mackinnon, Carlton Park SLSC

    Team of the Year: Jamie Stubbs/Michael Moschogianis, Carlton Park SLSC

    U15 Athlete of the Year: Timothy Innes, Bridport SLSC

    Youth Athlete of the Year: Rita Schofield, Clifton Beach SLSC

    Masters Athlete of the Year: Michael Moschogianis, Carlton Park SLSC

    Athlete of the Year: Cate Clingeleffer, Clifton Beach SLSC

    Trainer of the Year: Megan Britton, Burnie SLSC

    Community Engagement Program of the Year: 'Hazell Bros 357 Mission Zero Big Swim' , Ulverstone SLSC

    Junior Surf Lifesavers of the Year: Lily Clark, Kingston Beach SLSC

    Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year: Oenone Schofield, Clifton Beach SLSC

    Surf Lifesaver of the Year: Matilda Dalco, Kingston Beach SLSC

    Young Volunteer of the Year: Ella Griffin, Boat Harbour Beach SLSC

    Volunteer of the Year: Stephen Blizzard, Bridport SLSC

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