Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
25th June 2024
SLSNZ has announced the Finalists for the Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Awards of Excellence, with Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club members being represented in nearly every category.
Chairperson Jim Pearson says he is incredibly proud of the club and excited to see so many Pāpāmoa names in the list.
“Each and every one of these finalists is deserving of such an accolade,” he says. “We can’t underestimate the hours of time that these people give to the club. And it’s across the board from volunteering lifeguarding hours, as well as training, coaching and instructing our future lifeguards. We also have a very strong group of young surf athletes who are excelling in the surf sport space. Keeping these young adults engaged and maintaining their high level of fitness is no mean feat, and ultimately the goal is to have the fittest, fastest lifeguards looking after our community and beachgoers. We are all very proud,” says Jim.
The club would like to acknowledge the incredible achievement of our finalists and we look forward to celebrating with them at the Awards of Excellence evening being held at the Pāpāmoa Club on 20th July 2024.
Congratulations to all our finalists:
Ailsa Cowdrey - Volunteer of the Year
Amelie Pearson - Sports Team of the Year - U17 Girls Ski Relay
Benjamin Emeny - Top Rookie Award (Harrison Mundy Memorial)
David Cox - Emerging Surf Official of the Year
Georgia Davoren - Sports Team of the Year - U17 Girls Ski Relay
Jack Bullock - Coach of the Year
Jamie Mardon - Junior Surf Contribution of the Year
Jamie Mardon - Volunteer Surf Lifeguard of the Year
Joanne Miller - Surf Sports Official of the Year
Liam Dovoren - Paid Lifeguard of the Year
Luke Gillbanks - Athlete of the Year - U15 Male
Mitch Cowdrey - Paid Lifeguard of the Year
Naomi Davoren - Athlete of the Year - Masters Female
Natalie Peat - Athlete of the Year - Open Female
Oliver Pepers - Athlete of the Year - U15 Male
Radleigh Cairns - Examiner of the Year
Richard Williams - Athlete of the Year - Masters Male
Ryan Hohneck - Instructor of the Year
Ryan Hohneck - Patrol Captain of the Year
Ryan Hohneck - Powercraft Contribution of the Year
Shaun Smith - Volunteer Event Safety Contribution of the Year
Stephanie Mardon - Patrol Support of the Year
Tony Jackson - Athlete of the Year - Masters Male
Trelise Chote - Coaches Commitment Award
Trelise Chote - Sports Team of the Year - U17 Girls Ski Relay
Ty Kelly - Athlete of the Year - U14 Male
CLICK HERE to read the article from SLSNZ with the full list of finalists.
