With just a few weeks to go until the 2026 Awards of Excellence, Surf Life Saving Tasmania is excited to announce the incredible list of nominees for the prestigious awards.
Surf Lifesaver of the Year:
Hugh Clement | Bicheno SLSC
Graham Bomford | Burnie SLSC
Paul Chamberlain | Carlton Park SLSC
Nathan Williamson | Clifton Beach SLSC
Luke Banfield | Devonport SLSC
Matilda Dalco | Kingston Beach SLSC
Rose McWilliam | Port Sorell SLSC
Andrew McMahon | Ulverstone SLSC
Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year:
Chase Enright-Norris | Kingston Beach SLSC
Oenone Schofield | Clifton Beach SLSC
Jack Waddle | Port Sorell SLSC
Volunteer of the Year:
Jonathan Cahill | Burnie SLSC
Stephen Blizzard | Bridport SLSC
Michell Earley | Carlton Park SLSC
Nathan Williamson | Clifton Beach SLSC
Nick Gilbert | Devonport SLSC
Marley Fitchett | Kingston Beach SLSC
Ross Beveridge | Port Sorell SLSC
Kurt Crawford | Ulverstone SLSC
Young Volunteer of the Year:
Ella Griffin | Boat Harbour SLSC
Isabella Gregg | Clifton Beach SLSC
Amelia Stuart | Carlton Park SLSC
Will Stott | Kingston Beach SLSC
Romi Rabe | Penguin SLSC
Surf Sports Categories
Athlete of the Year:
Joseph Farrell | Bicheno SLSC
Ethan Mott | Burnie SLSC
Jayde Richardson | Carlton Park SLSC
Cate Clingeleffer | Clifton Beach SLSC
Youth Athlete of the Year:
Joseph Farrell | Bicheno SLSC
Annie Howard | Bridport SLSC
Ryan Stolp | Carlton Park SLSC
Rita Schofield | Clifton Beach SLSC
Lachlan Jones | Kingston Beach SLSC
Kate Savage | Ulverstone SLSC
U15 Athlete of the Year:
Archie Munday | Burnie SLSC
Tim Innes | Bridport SLSC
Estelle Leary | Carlton Park SLSC
Charlie Gregg | Clifton Beach SLSC
Thomas Webb | Kingston Beach SLSC
Olya Mihal | Ulverstone SLSC
Masters Athlete of the Year:
Alex Farrell | Bicheno SLSC
Tyson Weller | Burnie SLSC
Michael Moschogianis | Carlton Park SLSC
Meisha Austin | Clifton Beach SLSC
Adam Norris | Kingston Beach SLSC
Julian Herm | Ulverstone SLSC
Team of the Year:
Burnie Breeze Surfboat Crew | Burnie SLSC
Michael Moschogianis/Jamie Stubbs | Carlton Park SLSC
Official of the Year:
Belinda Ryan | Burnie SLSC
Michael Howard | Bridport SLSC
Craig Mackinnon | Carlton Park SLSC
Vanessa Copeland | Clifton Beach SLSC
Sam Hess | Devonport SLSC
Liz Eustace | Ulverstone SLSC
Coach of the Year:
Damien Pursell | Burnie SLSC
Anita Howard | Bridport SLSC
Courtney Beswick | Clifton Beach SLSC
Sam Hess | Devonport SLSC
Will Everingham | Kingston Beach SLSC
Education Categories
Community Engagement Program of the Year:
Vietnam Surf Life Saving Partnership Initiative | Bicheno/Port Sorell SLSC
Mowbray Surf/Tri Swim Squad | Bridport SLSC
Water Warriors | Kingston Beach SLSC
Hazell Bros 357 Mission Zero Big Swim | Ulverstone SLSC
Trainer of the Year:
Megan Britton | Burnie SLSC
Nathan Williamson | Clifton Beach SLSC
Stephen Farrow | Devonport SLSC
Kelly Angilley | Ulverstone SLSC
Congratulations to all affiliate clubs, members, athletes and volunteers nominated this year!
The 2026 Awards of Excellence will take place on Saturday 15 August 2026 from 6.00 pm at the Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport.
For information on the event, click here.
