Awards & Recognition

Recognising service across Surf Life Saving

Surf lifesaving relies on the dedication of volunteers, members and clubs who give their time, skills and energy to support safer beaches and stronger communities.


Surf Life Saving Northern Territory encourages clubs to recognise members throughout the season through a range of awards and recognition opportunities.



These awards celebrate contribution across all areas of surf lifesaving, including lifesaving, education, surf sports, rescue, administration, leadership and volunteering.

Recognition awards

Surf Life Saving NT members and clubs may be recognised through a range of award programs, including:


  • Surf Life Saving NT Awards of Excellence
  • Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence
  • National Honours, Meritorious Awards and Commendations
  • Long Service Awards
  • Local and Northern Territory Government awards

Recognition Awards

Surf Life Saving NT members and clubs may be recognised through a range of award programs, including:


  • Surf Life Saving NT Awards of Excellence
  • Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence
  • National Honours, Meritorious Awards and Commendations
  • Long Service Awards
  • Local and Northern Territory Government awards

NT Awards of Excellence

The SLSNT Awards of Excellence recognise members who have made an outstanding contribution to the delivery and development of surf lifesaving activities in the Northern Territory each year.


Nominations are called for annually by circular. A number of SLSNT award winners may go on to represent the Northern Territory at the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence.

Administrator’s Medal

The Administrator’s Medal for Outstanding Service to Surf Life Saving in the Northern Territory recognises exceptional service and contribution to surf lifesaving in the Territory.


The medal was first awarded in 2014 and is a cherished legacy of the patronage of former Administrator, Her Honour the Honourable Sally Thomas AM.


Past recipients include members from Darwin Surf Life Saving Club and Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club who have made significant contributions through patrols, training, leadership, surf sports, administration and club development.

Life Membership

Life Membership is the highest honour Surf Life Saving Northern Territory can bestow. It recognises longstanding and valued service to surf lifesaving in the Northern Territory.


SLSNT Life Members include members who have made significant contributions to their clubs, the Territory and the broader surf life saving movement.

Recognise a member

Clubs are encouraged to actively recognise members throughout the season. If you know a member who has made a meaningful contribution to surf life saving, contact your club or Surf Life Saving NT to find out more about available recognition pathways.Clubs are encouraged to actively recognise members throughout the season. If you know a member who has made a meaningful contribution to surf life saving, contact your club or Surf Life Saving NT to find out more about available recognition pathways.