5.1. How to Nominate

Nomination Process

All nominations must be submitted using the SLSA Meritorious Awards Nomination Form before 1 August 2024.

Selection Process
The SLSA Meritorious Awards Committee shall be determined by the SLSA Board appointed Chair – Lifesaving, with the General Manager Coastal Safety as Executive Officer to this Committee. The committee will review all applications and determine their merit against the award categories. The selection of award recipient(s) is final and there will be no correspondence entered into.

Successful nominations will be notified prior to Award of Excellence 2024.

Supporting Documentation
The SLSA Meritorious Award nomination form should be the primary source of information. Nomination forms for other awards will not be accepted as supporting documentation. The following documentation should be provided with the nomination:

• Incident Report Log
• Supporting statements (e.g. Police, Ambulance, Public Witness statements)
• Information or reports of rescues from media agencies
• Copy of the patrol log (where applicable)