Lifeguards’ hard work recognised

Surf lifeguards across Gisborne, the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel are set to make a splash into the spotlight for the Zespri awards of excellence next month.

The annual award ceremony will recognise surf lifeguard club members for their hard work and dedication to surf lifesaving in New Zealand.

Some of the top awards will include lifeguard of the year, volunteer of the year, rescue of the year and Zespri club of the year.

Zespri general manager grower and external relations Dave Courtney says they are proud to acknowledge the work that the lifeguards from Coromandel to Gisborne do for the community.

'They keep our beaches safe for everyone to enjoy and it's great to see them recognised at these awards.”

Finalists for regional lifeguard of the year are Felix Cook, Jackson Edwards, Joanne Parry from the Bay of Plenty and Rikayla Richard, Natalie Wilson and Laura Beanland-Stephens from the Coromandel.

The Bay of Plenty and Coromandel awards will be held at the Mount Maunganui club on Saturday, July 22.

The clubs will include: Trust Waikato Hot Water Beach, Trust Waikato Tairua, Trust Waikato Pauanui, Trust Waikato Onemana, Trust Waikato Whangamata, Trust Waikato Whiritoa, Trust Waikato Waihi Beach, Mount Maunganui, Omanu, Papamoa, Maketu, Pukehina, Whakatane and Opotiki.

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