2025/2026 bp Rescue of the Month

bp Rescue of the Month recognises operational excellence by Surf Lifeguards. Surf Life Saving Clubs can nominate their members for outstanding execution of their skills and training in searches, rescues, first-aids and other incidents.

This season, for each period we will highlight four individual rescues. Each selected rescue will receive a $250 bp gift card.

The judges will assess winners from the information supplied via the online nomination form and any other relevant information such as Patrol Reports and Incident Reports.

Judging criteria is as follows:

1. Overview – Tell us why you believe these surf lifeguards deserve recognition for this rescue. (100 words max).

2. Application of skills and training by surf lifeguards (50 points, 300 words max). For example;
- Did the rescue involve advanced/technical skills (i.e. operating in a difficult surf environment)?
- How did the surf lifeguards execute their training and skills and how was this best practice?
- What equipment was used and was it utilised appropriately?
- Were communications between surf lifeguards and other agencies clear?
- How many patients were involved and what was their condition?
- What First Aid skills were utilised?
- Was there liaison with other agencies?
- Scene management and leadership.
- Evidence of health and safety present in the incident response.

3. Execution of SLS procedures (30 points).
- Reporting via the Patrol App is completed (if practical); otherwise, all details entered into the SLSNZ Database (15 points)

- Operational and wellbeing debrief completed (counselling notified if required) (15 points)

4. What was the outcome and what would the likely outcome have been without this response from surf lifeguards? (20 points, 100 words max)

PLEASE consider preparing your answers separately and then pasting them in to ensure you are happy with your answer and that you are under the word limits before submitting.

Winter (May-November) 2025 - Nominations close 5pm Sunday 7 December 2025

December 2025 - Nominations close 5pm Wednesday 7 January 2026
January 2026 - Nominations close 5pm Saturday 7 February 2026
February 2026 - Nominations close 5pm Saturday 7 March 2026
March 2026 - Nominations close 5pm Tuesday 7 April 2026

April 2026 - Nominations close 5pm Thursday 7 May 2026