SLSNZ Eastern Region Awards of Excellence 2025
26 July, Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club.
We’re thrilled to share that seven incredible members from Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc. have been named finalists in this year’s Eastern Region Awards of Excellence:
Chiara Woodford – Instructor of the Year Fiona Swain – NZ Lottery Grants Board Volunteer of the Year Andrew Cochrane – Powercraft Contribution of the Year Simiosi Tukia – Athlete of the Year Nick Wagstaff – DHL Surf Lifeguard of the Year (Coromandel) + Patrol Captain of the Year Zac Armstrong – Rookie Lifeguard of the Year Luc Rochat – Paid Lifeguard of the Year
Being selected as a finalist across such a large region is an incredible achievement and reflects the talent, dedication and passion each of them brings to our club and the wider lifesaving community.
We also want to acknowledge all of our club nominees – the standard this year was exceptional, and we’re proud of every single person recognised at our Club Awards Night. Your mahi matters.
And to all the instructors, mentors, coaches, peers, and whānau who’ve helped get them there – thank you. These finalists represent all of us.
We’ll be cheering loudly at the SLSNZ Eastern Region Awards on 26 July at Pāpāmoa Surf Club