The SLST Awards of Excellence

2026 Awards of Excellence

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Surf Life Saving Tasmania Awards of Excellence.

It’s time to recognise the incredible people, clubs and VMRs who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe.
Join us on Saturday 15 August at Devonport’s Paranaple Convention Centre for the biggest night on the SLST calendar - an evening of celebration, connection and well-deserved recognition.

Read more about the nomination process and criteria here.

Submit your nominations here.

Nominations close: 9am, Monday 22 June 2026

Book for the event!

Individual Bookings (payment via credit/debit card only), can be made here

Group Bookings (will be invoiced to Club/VMR). Contact SLST – Darleen, slst@slst.asn.au or Karyn, kblakey@slst.asn.au

 

2025 Awards of Excellence

Please join us in congratulating our amazing award winners announced at the SLST Awards of Excellence on Saturday 23 August.

Presidents Award: Bridget Fasnacht (Kingston Beach SLSC) and Murphy Knowles (Ulverstone SLSC)

SLST Hall of Fame Inductee: Jamie Stubbs, Carlton Park SLSC

Coach of the Year: Courtney Beswick, Clifton Beach SLSC

Official of the Year: Mark Lehman, Burnie SLSC

Team of the Year: Burnie Ski Relay Team (Master’s), Burnie SLSC

U15 Athlete of the Year: Ryan Stolp, Carlton Park SLSC

Youth Athlete of the Year: Will Mackinnon, Carlton Park SLSC

Masters Athlete of the Year: Anna Sargent, Carlton Park SLSC

Athlete of the Year: Will Mackinnon, Carlton Park SLSC

Trainer of the Year: Kelly Angilley, Ulverstone SLSC

Assessor of the Year: Steph Prendergast, Burnie SLSC

Community Education Program of the Year: International Student Beach Safety Day

Innovation Award: Sunday Morning Mini Carnival, Penguin SLSC

Marine Rescue, Outstanding Individual Award: Nick Whyatt, Kingborough VMR

Junior Surf Lifesavers of the Year: Amelia Stuart and Tim Innes

Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year: Heidi Kable, Penguin SLSC

Surf Lifesaver of the Year: Geri Doherty, Burnie SLSC

Volunteer of the Year: Janelle Kingston, Kingston Beach SLSC

Club of the Year: Carlton Park SLSC

#SLSTAOE2025