3. SLSA Hall of Fame

The SLSA Hall of Fame is an integral part of recognising the achievements and efforts of members in the SLS movement. Hall of Fame permanently displays, commemorates and recognises members and teams who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and exceptional contributions to the development of SLS in Australia.

Essential criteria

All nomination forms should be accompanied by the following supporting materials:

• a photograph of the nominee
• a conclusive history of the nominee (maximum of two pages)
• displayed exceptional service to surf lifesaving in the specific category
• achieved outstanding individual or team accomplishments which sets the individual or team apart from other surf lifesavers or teams
• displayed sustained excellence over a long period of time to the category for which they are nominated
• endorsement by the club and sent to SLSA.
  

Selection Criteria

Each award is allocated under the following categories:

1. Surf Lifesaving
   This category recognises those who have been involved in all facets of surf lifesaving operations. Examples are active patrolling, training, assessment, rescue services and the general support activities involved in beach patrols, search and rescue and surveillance.
2. Surf Lifesaving — Administration
   This category recognises those involved in the purely administrative aspects of surf lifesaving. Examples are, but not limited to, club secretaries and treasurers. This category also includes surf sports officials.
3. Surf Lifesaving — Sport
   This category recognises those who have excelled in lifesaving sports and/or the coaching and training associated with lifesaving sports.
   

Only current or past individual members of SLSA are eligible for induction into the SLSA Hall of Fame (Note: that nominations may be for eligible individual members or for teams of eligible members). Nominations not endorsed may only be resubmitted for consideration after a period of two (2) years. Nominations being resubmitted should be enhanced in order to meet the standard of the award.

Nominations may only be for one category, however, evidence supporting the nomination covering activities relevant to other categories should be provided and will be taken into consideration. It is important that the complete career of the nominee is put forward to allow for a total assessment. Nominees are to be in good standing with SLSA.

*For full criteria details and interpretative guidelines please refer to the SLSA Members Area, Document Library; Governance/Policies.

Award prize
Certificate, trophy, inducted into the SLSA Hall of Fame

Award sponsor
SLSA

Presentation of award
SLSA Awards of Excellence

Date of circulation
Ongoing

Closing date
Ongoing

Judging panel
SLSA Hall of Fame Committee