Coogee SLSC shines at SLS Sydney Awards of Excellence

Coogee SLSC and our members shone brightly at the prestigious SLS Sydney Awards of Excellence last Saturday evening.  Hosted at Royal Randwick Racecourse, together with our members, we were recognized as a truly exceptional club.  The event was a celebration of the dedication, outstanding achievements, and commitment of surf life saving clubs across the Sydney Branch.  Our club's efforts in promoting beach safety, community engagement, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie were acknowledged through the following finalists:
 
Lifesaving
Surf Lifesaver of the Year - Joshua Fernandez
Volunteer of the Year - Benjamin Heenan
Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year - Will Davison
Youth Volunteer of the Year - Cate Kyling
Junior Lifesaver of the Year – Calum Reiter
Patrol Captain of the Year - Emma Askham
Patrol of the Year – Patrol 14
 
Education
Trainer of the Year - Alexandra Scott
Assessor of the Year - Maria Luise Ossimitz
Facilitator of the Year - Doug Hawkins
 
Competition
Athlete of the Year - William Mison
Youth Athlete of the Year - Ruby Thomasyu
Masters Athlete of the Year - Christopher Gately
Surf Sports Team of the Year - Coogee Open Female 5 Person R&R
Coach of the Year - Sharon Deans
Official of the Year - Andrew Bloxsom
 
Community
Club of the Year - Coogee SLSC
Administrator of the Year - Emily Ashcroft
Community Education Program of the Year - Beach Ocean Safety Program
Innovation Award - RunSwim Coogee
 
To cap off a great night, congratulations to the following award winners:
 
Youth Volunteer of the Year - Cate Kyling
Assessor of the Year - Maria Luise Ossimitz
Coach of the Year - Sharon Deans
Most Awards in the Randwick District - Coogee SLSC
Junior Lifesaver of the Year – Calum Reiter

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