Congratulations to all our amazing volunteers and award winners who were celebrated at our Annual Dinner and Awards Night on Saturday, 13 May 2023. The event was a fun-filled evening where we celebrated our Palmy stars and recognised our dedicated members and volunteers for their contributions in making our club the best it can be.
Our MCs, Director Greg Cox and JAC Josh Sealey, did an excellent job guiding the guests through the night, ensuring that everyone had a merry time. We were proud to present one of our Life Members, Warren ‘Wassie’ Johnson, with his 40 Year SLSA Recognition, although his service extends closer to 50 years.
Early in the evening, we recognised our McPherson Community Award recipients, Leesa Monaghan, Colin Harvey, Josh Sealey, and Jack Carroll, who were acknowledged by Karen Andrews MP in person, in lieu of being able to attend the awards ceremony in late April.
There are many deserving members and volunteers who contribute to the success of our club this season. Please see below for our award categories, nominees and winners. Additionally, you can find some photos from the night in galleries further down this page.
| Award Category | Nominees | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| MARY & ANDY FRIZZELL MEMORIAL U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year | Ashton Sutch, Ty Campbell, Fletcher Hart & Kai Harvey | Ty Campbell |
| THE SPINK FAMILY TROPHY U18 Lifesaver of the year | Kai Agyik, Dylan Jones-Dean, Grace Pooley, Anise Webb, Frankie Jackson, Isaac Allport and Minka Te Heu Heu Tukino | Isaac Allport |
| MICHAEL HART ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Most Improved Cadet/Junior Club Person | Ty Campbell, Cooper Schmarr & Kai Agyik | Cooper Schmarr |
| PALM BEACH SURF CLUB Youth Volunteer of the Year | Anise Webb, Ava Fox, Charlotte Sutch, Yasmina Phadel, Jack Carroll, Charlotte Cooper, Holland Robinson, Isaac Allport & Emily Carroll | Jack Carroll |
| PALM BEACH SLS SUPPORTER’S CLUB TROPHY Volunteer of the Year | Bayden Skelley, Ben Tidey, Josh Sealey, Louise Ruff, Bonny Farrell, Codey Trethewey, Danielle Stebbins, Kerry Filliol, Ryan Ellis, Anna Carroll, Russ Francis, Mary Farrell, Leesa Monaghan, Michelle Allport, Jeff Baxter, Richard Andrews, Greg Clark & Christie Fox | Ben Tidey |
| THE LANCASTER MEMORIAL TROPHY Distinguished Individual Achievement In Surf Sports | Tenille Devine, Fletcher Hart, Lou Ruff and Kai Harvey | Kai Harvey |
| KAREN ANDREWS OUTSTANDING NEW MEMBER AWARD Active New Member | Raymond Blane, Kristy & Steve Hart, Jason Hvass, Scott Murphy & Katie Richards | Raymond Blane |
| THE RAPALLO FAMILY TROPHY Distinguished Individual Achievement In Beach Sports | Kai Agyik and Minka Te Heu Heu Tukino | Kai Agyik and Minka Te Heu Heu Tukino |
| Masters Athlete of the Year Masters sporting Excellence | Lou Ruff, Tenille Devine & Ben Cox | Tenille Devine |
| MAURIE WEBB SHIELD Lifesaver of the Year | Jack Carroll, Ryan Ellis, Codey Trethewey & Greg Clark | Greg Clark |
Awards were also presented to our Patrollers who committed the most hours this season as well as our Patrol Captains and key patrolling members to thank them for their commitment for the season.
Most Patrol Hours – Top 3 Patrollers
- Nicolas Perugino (131 hrs)
- Colin Harvey (103 hrs)
- Sharon Finucan (102 hrs)
Patrol Captains and Teams x 13
- Ben Gill (supported by Shelley Roberts & Codey Trethewey)
- Mary Farrell (supported by Erica Read & Ruth Collins)
- David Holzheimer
- Jane Makepeace
- Greg Clark
- Wayne Jennings
- Colin Harvey
- Simone Haugh
- Mitch Gilmour (supported by Stuart Gordon)
- Greg Cox
- Yasmina Phadel
- Nicolas Perugino and
- Luke Opray
Photo Gallery
Photo booth fun!
