The Awards of Excellence was held on 16 May 2015 at Tradies Helensburgh, with a staggering 174 members, member families and friends attending to celebrate a great season on Stanwell Park Beach.

11 existing Life Members attended were recognised for their contribution to the club over many years.

MC's for the night Daniel Robberds and Ed White did a great job keeping the mood light and entertaining.

On the night the club acknowledged Australian Champions

• U/17 Female Beach Relay Team - Avalon Punch, Yvette Avery, Ella Saberton, Kate Lewis
• U/15 Male Beach Relay Team - Brock Scrivener, Adam Newey, Brent Manning, Kyle Attard

Along with recognising the many Australian Medallists and Finalist and State Champions, Medallists and Finalists.

Patrol Attendance Awards for 100% Patrol Attendance were presented to 33 club members, including all 8 of the club's Patrol Captains.

Winners in the various categories are as follows

• Patrol Member of the Year - Kristina Ridley
• Club Member of the Year - Carl Williams
• Patrol of the Year - Patrol 1 - Captain Barry McGuinness
• Young Lifesaver of the Year (U/19) - Ryan Van Zyl
• Official of the Year - Jeff Lucke
• Athlete of the Year - Siobahn Dibley
• Young Athlete of the Year (U/19) - Yvette Avery
• Coach of the Year - Daniel Robberds & Mark "Bluey" Lea
• Educator of the Year - Peter Turner
• Team of the Year - BMX Bandits - Open Female Boat Crew
  • Georgia Leach, Stephanie Barlow, Courtney Overell, Brooke Dent, Mark Lea (Sweep)
• Initiative of the Year - Junior Activities Committee - Pointscore Changes
  • Daniel Robberds, Karen Gallagher, Ben Andrews,  Carl Williams, Nat Manley, Jodie Williams

Thanks to Tradies Helensburgh for supporting the event.

Thanks to everyone members who attended the event and made the night such a success, and thanks to everyone who contributed to making the night a success.

Photos to follow.......