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Gippsland lifesaver Barrie Smith of Seaspray and Alpine First Aid and Training recognised in Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence
Local lifesavers and facilities from the Gippsland region have been recognised in Life Saving Victoria's (LSV's) 2021 Awards of Excellence.
The Awards of Excellence is LSV's biggest night of the year and recognises the most outstanding members, clubs, aquatic facilities and the broader aquatic community for their contribution to the Victorian lifesaving movement.
The Lifesaving Long Service Awards recognised Barrie Smith (Seaspray SLSC) for his 30 long years of service in life saving
Appreciating volunteers
LSV chief executive officer Catherine Greaves applauded those recognised for their outstanding commitment to lifesaving. "The Awards of Excellence is an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible people who support our fantastic organisation and its mission to prevent death and injury by drowning in all Victorian communities," Ms Greaves said.
"Without our volunteers, members, partner agencies and the aquatic community, our organisation simply could not deliver its amazing breadth of quality programs and activities. Every person is essential in helping LSV to achieve our goals.
"I am absolutely thrilled to recognise the hard work and achievements of our people during 2020-21 at the 2021 Awards of Excellence and congratulate our award winners, nominees and other members for their enormous efforts this season."
The Awards of Excellence is an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible people with their outstanding dedication to life saving
LSV Public Training and Pool Safety Licensee of the year - Alpine First Aid and Training Services
The LSV Public Training and Pool Safety Licensee of the Year award recognises the LSV licensee that has delivered outstanding training services and has worked to increase the training capacity within the Victorian community.
Daniel Hough from Alpine First Aid and Training Services had the difficult task of convincing many in his community to switch from unaccredited training to vocational education and training (VET) endorsed qualifications. By providing training of an exceptionally high quality, he was able to accomplish this with ease, a testament to his skill as a training provider.
State Services Long Service Awards - 30 years with Barrie Smith (Seaspray SLSC)
The Lifesaving Long Service Awards recognise long service between 5 and 20 years, across the many areas of lifesaving at a state and national level. It was awarded to Barrie Smith, for his 30 years of service.
Pictures from Seaspray SLSC.
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