Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

SLSQ State Conference and Awards of Excellence

Over the weekend, 6 members of the Ayr Surf Club joined hundreds of lifesaving members from across the State for the Surf Life Saving Queensland Conference. The weekend consisted of a wide variety of sessions with information and updates ranging from governance and insurances, membership and development, lifesaving and education and Surf sports, and everything in between.

Two of the youth members, Bella Lawry and Briella Wassmuth attended the Youth Forum to work with 15–25-year-olds to address issues of high importance to the younger members of the organisation and at the end of the sessions presentation six incredible ideas to assist with improving the movement into the future.

The weekend also included the SLSQ Awards of Excellence evening, where nominees from across the 6 Branches of the State are recognised for their dedication in their respective fields. The Ayr SLSC had 4 nominees up for Awards on the evening - Briella Wassmuth: U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year, Kristy Wassmuth: Master Athlete of the Year, Stephanie Dale: Official of the Year & Kellie Lawry: Lifesaver of the Year.

The very first award for the night was the U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year, where Briella Wassmuth was honoured with this award for the 2024-25 Season. Unfortunately, the other nominees were not successful in their categories against some very stiff competition. Two other awards went to other the North Barrier Branch, with Forrest Beach SLSC bringing home Innovation Award & Adam Edwards from Arcadian Club winning the Andy Frizzell OAM OBE Award for services to Junior Activities.

Nippers is back at the beach this Sunday. Remember, it's not too late to join, so if you are interested please contact ayrslsc@gmail.com or Kellie Lawry for more information.

Briella Wassmuth - U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year
Nominees - Kellie Lawry, Briella Wassmuth, Kristy Wassmuth & Stephanie Dale
Bella Lawry &  Briella Wassmuth attending Youth Forum
North Barrier Branch Members at Awards of Excellence

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