Life savers’ big night

THE Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club has honoured the men and women who help save lives on local beaches at their annual awards night.
The annual celebrations are held at the end of the life-saving season and mark the end of the 2014/15 patrol season, while celebrating the outstanding and dedicated club members.
The season was described as a “bumper season” across all sections of the club including the Nipper program, surf sports and life saving.
The evening was hosted by club captain Scott Summers and club president Craig Law who said the Sunshine Beach SLSC is enjoying a “golden period” across all aspects of the club.
“It’s definitely the people within who make it a great place to be a part of,” he said.
The major award winners included Natalie McMaster who won Lifesaver of the Year and Masters Competitor of the Year, Peter Brewer who took out Clubman of the Year, James Ross clocked up the most patrol hours for the season and Nick Sloman won Competitor of the Year and the Outstanding Achievement award.
“Nick Sloman has had an outstanding year,” Craig said. “He’s claimed a number of state and national titles and he’s a fitting recipient for our highest award.”
Other winners on the night included Jonty Redwood for Nipper of the Year and the Outstanding Achievement award, Julian Ashmore for Patrol Captain of the Year, and Most Improved was awarded to Tristan Collins.