Eleven Victorian lifesavers have received the National Medal as an acknowledgement of their outstanding service to lifesaving, including Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club’s Bruce Woodward.
The National Medal is awarded to those who “risk their lives to protect or assist the community in enforcement of law or in times of emergency or natural disaster”.
Recipients must have served a minimum of 30 patrol hours per year over 15 years to be eligible for the medal with Bruce awarded under the 15 years of service award.
Life Saving Victorian chief executive officer Cath Greaves commended recipients for their skill, dedication and selflessness.
“Our volunteer lifesavers make an incredible contribution to our movement and our community. I’m delighted to see that acknowledged through the National Medal,” Ms Greaves said.
National Medal – 1st Clasp (25 Years of Service)
John Takac ESM – Lorne SLSC
Jerry Vochteloo – Ocean Grove SLSC
National Medal (15 Years of Service)
Dylan Griffiths – Black Rock LSC
Oliver Bliem – Fairhaven SLSC
Angela Malan – Inverloch SLSC
Robert O’Neill – Inverloch SLSC
Bruce Woodward – Lakes Entrance SLSC
Jarred McCombe – Lorne SLSC
Jessica Sincock – Lorne SLSC
James Terrance – Ocean Grove SLSC
Brett Armstrong – Port Melbourne LSC
