Plenty of stories of the lifesaving season will be shared over dinner at the Far South Coast Branch annual Awards of Excellence this Saturday, May 29.
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![Pambula lifesavers are proud of Liam O'Neill (far right) who has been nominated as Life Saver of the Year. Pambula lifesavers are proud of Liam O'Neill (far right) who has been nominated as Life Saver of the Year.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/39FjqB3SNxYNGBFLWEMKh7h/f05de196-6b13-4b49-8e4a-c46f5f9683eb.jpg/r154_82_1608_1068_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
The seven surf clubs of the Far South Coast Branch will get together to celebrate and recognise members who have put in enormous volunteer efforts.
It was a busy season for members who committed to 18,455 patrol hours on the South Coast's beaches.
Far South Coast director of lifesaving Cheryl McCarthy said it will be tough selecting this year's award winners.
"As usual our lifesavers and club members have really excelled," she said.
"We have lots of great stories to share on Saturday night.
"All our nominees are very deserving and it will be a tough job for the selection panel this year."
![Brendan Constable and Glenn Bywater of Narooma with director of surf sports Andrew Holt of Pambula. Picture: Surf Life Saving Far South Coast Branch Facebook. Brendan Constable and Glenn Bywater of Narooma with director of surf sports Andrew Holt of Pambula. Picture: Surf Life Saving Far South Coast Branch Facebook.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/39FjqB3SNxYNGBFLWEMKh7h/3e07ef72-11fb-4b1c-bf75-e61dee03c470.jpg/r0_0_960_720_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
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This year, the branch awards are being hosted by Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Club.
After last year's awards were presented online due to COVID-19, Ms McCarthy looked forward to the event.
"It will be nice to be able to get in the same room with our team mates across the branch," she said.
The awards night will be held at the Tomakin Sports and Social Club.
Check out this year's nominees below.
Administrator of the Year
- Kerry Bourke - Pambula
- Claire Forbes - Broulee Surfers
- Helen Smith - Batemans Bay
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Services Team of the Year
- Batemans Bay Callout Team
- Broulee Surfers Ocean Swim Committee
- Pambula Wambiri Youth Development Camp
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Surf Lifesaver of the Year
- Joanne Flood - Broulee Surfers
- Euan McKenzie - Bermagui
- Liam O'Neill - Pambula
- Rebecca Petersen - Batemans Bay
- Ryley Spoelder-Hanlon - Moruya
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Fergus Thomson Youth Volunteer of the Year
- Benjamin Buchli - Bermagui
- Jessica Campbell - Broulee Surfers
- Liliana Watters - Pambula
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