
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Recognising excellence and bravery
Recognising the people whose service, leadership and achievements have made an enduring contribution to Royal Life Saving and water safety.



HONOURS AND AWARDS
Recognising service, leadership and achievement.
Royal Life Saving honours and recognises the outstanding contributions to drowning prevention and life saving through its prestigious honours and awards system.This system is meticulously designed to celebrate individuals and organisations across various domains of service, bravery, and excellence.
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Service Awards
Service Awards are dedicated to acknowledging individuals who have demonstrated long-term commitment and exceptional contributions to the RLS and the broader community.
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Commendations
Commendations for Bravery are awarded by the Governor of NSW to individuals who have performed extraordinary acts of heroism in life-saving situations.
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Excellence Awards
Excellence Awards are designed to celebrate outstanding achievements and innovations in various aspects of aquatic safety, education, and management.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Recent award recipients
Watch and listen to these amazing stories from every day Australians who were award Commendations in front of Her Excellency the Governor of NSW
Our Ceremonies
Royal Life Saving host two distinct award ceremonies to celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements

Royal Life Saving Commendations
Royal Life Saving presents Commendation Awards each year to those people who have displayed outstanding initiative, expertise, and empathy towards their fellow human beings

The Aquas
The Aquas is Royal Life Savings night of nights to recognise the outstanding contributions, effort and dedication of individuals and organisations in the prevention of drowning and promotion of aquatic participation across Community, Government, Media, Industry and Corporate sectors
Nominate Today
Nominations for the Royal Life Saving Honours and Awards are meticulously overseen by an independent Honours and Awards Panel, ensuring a fair and unbiased selection process. Download our Honour and Awards Handbook and Nomination Form

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