On Saturday 13 July, the Eimeo Surf Club hosted the North Barrier Branch Annual Awards Dinner to officially culminate the 2023-24 surf lifesaving season and recognise excelling members.
Branch employees, committee members, and members of the seven clubs from across the North Barrier including Forest Beach, Arcadian, Townsville – Picnic Bay, Ayr, Eimeo, Mackay and Sarina, gathered to attend the celebratory evening.
An annual event, recognition is awarded to members who have excelled across all areas of the lifesaving community, including athletes of the year, team of the year, patrolling club of the year, and valuable volunteers.
The Ayr Surf Club nominated three of their members, Bella, Kellie and Ben Lawry, for the North Barrier Branch Annual Awards Dinner in recognition of their commitment and dedication to the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club.
In celebration of her dedication to the Ayr Surf Club, Bella received the U14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award. Her continued commitment to the club has shone through in a variety of settings including a staggering 152 patrol hours for the season, assisting with water safety and nipper training, and various jobs around the club house including serving in the kitchen and bar, and cleaning before and after functions.
Bella has also held integral roles in the organisation of and assisting in every fundraising event, and she individually organised the Dunk Tank for the club’s Family Fun Day earlier this year.
Recognising their extraordinary contributions and commitment to the Ayr Surf Club throughout the season, Ben was awarded the Surf Lifesaver of the Year, and Kellie received the Rossato Family Trophy for Volunteer of the Year at the Awards evening.
“It was a surprise and honour for all three of us to receive a Branch Award and was extra special to share it with our family,” said Ben Lawry, the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club President.
Bella, Kellie and Ben underwent an extensive nomination process to be eligible for a Brand Award and following on from the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club’s presentation evening in May, the family’s commitment and dedication to the club was made clear in how they continue to go above and beyond.
Ben, Bella and Kellie Lawry were celebrated at the North Barrier Branch Annual Awards Dinner for their commitment to the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club. Photo supplied
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