SLSGB ‘Heroes of the Surf’ are awards in recognition of SLSGB Members who have demonstrated a commitment to Life Saving. All heroes are nominated by their peers and are recognised for;- An act of extreme bravery
- Providing outstanding services to Surf Life Saving
- Long standing commitment to SLSGB
- Services to Lifesaving sport
There is so much great work happening with in SLSGB Clubs and our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, dedicated to making our beaches and water ways safer. We really value the chance to recognise the people who are making a difference and award those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
View the Honours & Awards Guide here
Services to the Community/Region
- Paul Coles -Bideford SLSC
- Emma Spike Gaisford – Perranporth SLSC
Services to Lifesaving
- Mike Horstead – Woolacombe SLSC
- Robin Howell – Perranporth SLSC
Services to Lifesaving And Lifesaving Sport
- James Hood – Croyde SLSC
Services to Lifesaving Sport
- James Best – Branksome Chine SLSC
- Glenn Clatworthy – Sker & Pink Bay SLSC
- Miles Landless – Christchurch LSC
- Dave Parker – Hayle
- Colin Smith – Woolacombe SLSC
- Nick Thorn – Woolacombe SLSC & Nick Thorn Surf Coaching
- Jason Wheeler – Perranporth SLSC
Sports Person of the Year
- George Haynes – Portreath SLSC
Youth Sports Person of the Year
- Liam Ward – Woolacombe SLSC
Volunteer of the Year
- Shaun Challis – Brighton SLSC
Youth Volunteer of the Year
- Sam Baker – Christchurch SLSC
Long Service – 25 Years
- David Grover – Bantham SLSC
- Bill Ezekiel – Southbourne SLSC
- Julie Reilly – Woolacombe SLSC
- Nick Thorn – Woolacombe SLSC & Nick Thorn Surf Coaching
Long Service – 40 Years
- Colin Smith – Woolacombe SLSC
Long Service – 50 Years
- Kevin Cook – Woolacombe SLSC
Life Membership
- Anthea McCoy – Batham SLSC
- Rob Phillips – Portreath SLSC
Life Saver of the Year
- Dave Melmoth – Joss Bay Surf School
Certificate of Merit
- Ian Jones – Seaford Lifeguards
Silver Bravery Award
- Louis Bridet – Southbourne SLSC
- Jack Davey – Southbourne SLSC
Gold Bravery Award
- Leigh Anderson – Polzeath SLSC
- Lindsey Anderson – Polzeath SLSC
Services to the Community/Region
- Peter Dunbavin
- Pat McManus
- Richard Folland
- James Johnson
- Craig Berry
- Georgina Martin
- Jeff Priddis
- Gill Robins
- Dave Worms
- Richard Harrison
- Simon Luton
- Alastair Scott
- Alex Field
- Sam Baker
- Simon Luton
- Alice Pocock
- Morgan Howgate
- Alex Howgate
- Darren Pinkney
- Sam Baker
Services to the Community/National
- Nigel (Snowy) Snowshall – Exmouth
- Toby Ansdell – Saunton Sands
- Allie Priddis – Saunton Sands
- Barrie Charlesworth – Saunton Sands/Croyde
Services to Lifesaving
- Graham Williams – Hayle
- Traci Parker – Hayle
Services to Lifesaving Sport
- Keith Gammon – Woolacombe
- Michelle Gammon – Woolacombe
- Jan Reid – Saunton Sands
- Christina Stewart – St Ives
- Steve Elliott – St Ives
Sports Person of the Year“]
- Youth – Scooby Lark – Wollacombe
- Senior – Zara Williams – Crawley Town
Volunteer of the Year
- Ryan Pook – Brighton
Corporate Sponsors of the Year
- Paddle Round the Pier – Dave Samuel
Long Service – 15 Years
- Ben Holtaway – Hayle
- Daniel Latham- Hayle
- Graham Williams – Hayle
- Matthew Perry – Hayle
- Tim Eustace – Hayle
- Tim Needham – Hayle
- Phil Needham – Hayle
Long Service – 20 Years
- Traci Parker – Hayle
- Peter Miles – Bantham
- Sandra Parkhouse – Bideford Bay
- Emma Tredinnick – Hayle
- Beth Mottart – Portreath
Long Service – 25 Years
- Gwyneth Scott – Southbourne
- Lindsey Scott – Southbourne
- Dave Parker – Hayle
Long Service – 30 Years
- Nigel (Snowy) Snowshall – Exmouth
Long Service – 50 Years
- Barrie Charlesworth – Saunton Sands/Croyde
Life Membership
- Pete Vickery – Bude
- Adrian ‘Horace’ Parsons
- John Broad – Harlyn
Certificate of Merit
- Dave Bennett – Broadstairs
- David Meads – Perranporth
- Dickon Berriman – Portreath
- Emma (Spike) Gaisford – Perranporth
- Nigel Bowden – Perranporth
- Rob Cook – Perranporth
Bravery Commendation
- Sam Chamberlain – Perranporth
- Steven Gregory – Perranporth
- Chloe Bigg – South Worcester
- Janet Bigg – South Worcester
Bronze Bravery Award
- Emma Phillips – Portreath
Gold Bravery Award
- Brendon Prince – Torbay
- Jon Harry – Non SLSGB
- Ben Miskowicz – Polzeath
- Chris Rowlands – Polzeath
- Christian Parker – Polzeath
- Craig O’Rourke – Polzeath
- Phil Bartlett – Polzeath
Service to the Community/Region
- Gyllyngvase SLSC
- Sue Butler – Newquay
Services to Lifesaving
- Roger Stephens – Falmouth
Services to Lifesaving Sport
- Martyn “Mini” Fry – Bude
- Sam Roberts – Bude
- Matthew Trebilcock – Gyllyngvase
- Emmie Seward-Adams – Crantock
Services to Sport
- Simon Garbett – Portreath
Sports Person of the Year
- George Haynes – Portreath
Youth Sports Person of the Year
- Charlie Haynes – Portreath
Volunteer of the Year
- Emmie Seward-Adams – Crantock
Long Service – 20 Years
- Kerry Drewett – Holywell Bay
Long Service – 25 Years
- Alan Harris – Portreath
- Danny Marsh – Portreath
Long Service – 30 Years
- Simon Garbett – Portreath
Long Service – 40 Years
- Peter Herman – Holywell Bay
- Adam Coad – Holywell Bay
Life Membership
- Adam Coad – Holywell Bay
Bronze Bravery Award
- James Wheeler – Christchurch
Gold Bravery Award
- Dominic Round & Glen Mayhew
Life Membership
- Dr. Paddy Morgan
- Les Freke
- Prof. Mike Tipton
- Jan Shepherd
Lifesaver of the year
- Olivia Holmes
Lifesaving Commendation
- Alice & Ellen Forson
- David Samuel
Outstanding Services to Lifesaving
- Anthea McCoy
- Alan Wynd
Services to Lifesaving
- Abbi Jones
- Bill Ezekiel
- Emmie Seward-Adams
- Fiona Llewellyn
- Ian Bennett, Stuart Poynter, Jake Sayer & Peter Makepeace
- Richard & Jenny Windsor
- Jake Butt
- Julia Sharland
- Penny Hancock
- Rachel Row
- Sue Butler
- Neil Johnson
- Mathew Stone
- Richard Harrison
Youth volunteer of the year
- Toby Row
Services to life saving sport
- Ashley Mann
Youth sports person of the year
- Bob Whittaker
Certificate of merit for GBR Youth & Open Captains
Club of the year
- Holywell Bay SLSC