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15 September, 2023
FNQ surf lifesavers rewarded
FOUR Far Northern surf lifesavers have won awards at Surf Life Saving Queensland’s annual awards of excellence in Brisbane.
Volunteer of the year was Jesse Witt of Etty Bay SLSC, trainer of the year was Ellis Beach’s Gary Williams, the Clive Hammond OAM medal was awarded to Jeremy Kay of Ellis Beach SLSC, while an under-18 special commendation was handed to Natalie Cook, Etty Bay SLSC and an official of the year special commendation was given to Fiona Grant, Cairns SLSC.
The judges said Mr Witt was a key volunteer at the Etty Bay SLSC “where he wears many hats from being club captain, trainer, assessor, official, drone operator to director of youth and membership where he leads by example, showing that you can do these roles at any age”
They said Mr Williams was “the driver behind branch conducted IRB driver and crew courses at the start of each season, overcoming logistical challenges presented by stinger enclosures and beach closures due to jellyfish”.
The judges said Mr Kay “stands tall amongst an incredible field. The breadth and depth of Jeremy’s involvement at all levels of the movement is truly remarkable”.
