Surf Life Saving NSW would like to congratulate a host of surf lifesavers who have been awarded the National Medal, as well as Second Clasps and First Clasps for their sustained service and commitment to Surf Life Saving.
Established in 1975 as a military recognition award, the National Medal has since branched out into government and voluntary organisations and is now Australia’s most awarded civil medal.
The National Medal is awarded to individuals on behalf of the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and recognises long and diligent service in organisations that are dedicated to protecting life and property at a degree of risk to their members.
National Medals can also be awarded to those who risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster.
“The National Medal is a prestigious award, and I would like to congratulate the NSW recipients of this honour,” said Surf Life Saving NSW President, Peter Agnew AM.
“We are very lucky as a gazetted emergency service to be supported by more than 78,000 dedicated and passionate members, and this honour, in a way, is testament to their commitment to the movement and their character as individuals.”
Heading the list of those honoured is Alan Beveridge OAM (Warilla Barrack Point SLSC) who received his Second Clasp for 35 years of service.
Surf Life Saving NSW volunteers with a minimum of 30 patrolling hours over a minimum period of 15 seasons, are eligible for the National Medal.
SECOND CLASP (35 YEARS SERVICE)
Alan Beveridge OAM – Warilla Barrack Point SLSC
FIRST CLASP (25 YEARS SERVICE)
Edward Bergsma OAM – Fingal Beach SLSC
Peter Linz – Fingal Beach SLSC
Peter – Condran – Warilla Barrack Point SLSC
Kyle McKirdy – Shelly Beach SLSC
Peter Evert – Woonona SLSC
Michael Gray – Maroubra SLSC
Stephen Kleppen – MacMasters Beach SLSC
Bruce Staples – MacMasters Beach SLSC
Graham Johnston – MacMasters Beach SLSC
Nerida Powell – MacMasters Beach SLSC
Alan Blackman – MacMasters Beach SLSC
Peter Roden – MacMasters Beach SLSC
NATIONAL MEDAL (15 YEARS SERVICE)
Hannah Langbridge – Copacabana SLSC
Craig Adams – Wamberal SLSC
Stuart Bennett – Terrigal SLSC
Ron Beresford – Wamberal SLSC
Peter Bidencope – Avalon Beach SLSC
Ross Bloore – Avalon Beach SLSC
Glenn Bowles – Terrigal SLSC
Gai Coleman – Lennox Head-Alstonville SLSC
Peter Condran – Warilla Barrack Point SLSC
Joshua Duggan – North Avoca SLSC
Jaryd Edmonds – Umina SLSC
Mark Everingham – Toowoon Bay SLSC
Martyn Frappell – Sandon Point SLSC
Scott Freeman – Manly LSC
Ryan Gaetani – Shellharbour SLSC
Patrick Garcia – Coogee SLSC
Michael Gencher – Mona Vale SLSC
Bruce Gould – Wamberal SLSC
Leoni Graham – Manly LSC
Michael Gray – Maroubra SLSC
Christine Grieves – Caves Beach SLSC
Mark Griffin – Shelly Beach SLSC
Marc Gunasinghe – Terrigal SLSC
Susanne Hale – Toowoon Bay SLSC
Matthew Hingerty – MacMasters Beach SLSC
Andrew Hoffman – Toowoon Bay SLSC
Gary Hyland – Soldiers Beach SLSC
Joseph Kanyasi – The Lakes SLSC
Gay Langbridge – Copacabana SLSC
Robert McLeod – Umina SLSC
Greg McMahon – Toowoon Bay SLSC
Robert Milne – Copacabana SLSC
Michael Mottley – Caves Beach SLSC
Stephen Naven – Wamberal SLSC
Gilbert Olzomer – Maroubra SLSC
Andrew Parker – Avoca Beach SLSC
Madeleine Perkins – Queenscliff SLSC
Michael Russell – Evans Head-Casino SLSC
Nick Shepherd – Umina SLSC
Robert Slade – Cudgen Headland SLSC
John Sleeman – The Entrance SLSC
Gabriel Smith – Broulee Surfers SLSC
Julie Smith – Fingal Beach SLSC
David Smith – Terrigal SLSC
David Spencer – Avalon Beach SLSC
Warren Thomson – Caves Beach SLSC
Larry Tonsen – Fingal Beach SLSC
Guy Waddell – Tamarama SLSC
Donna Watts – Evans Head-Casino SLSC
Steve Westcott – Fingal Beach SLSC
Kim Westcott – Fingal Beach SLSC
James Worrall – Fingal Beach SLSC
Friday 9 August 2024