Sealord New Zealand Water Safety Awards 2012

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13 July 2012

Sealord New Zealand Water Safety Awards 2012

Nominations are now being sought for the Sealord New Zealand Water Safety Awards for 2012.

The Awards were first introduced in 2009 by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) to recognise and acknowledge excellence, achievement and innovation in water safety.

WSNZ Chief Executive, Matt Claridge opened the call for nominations and urged all working in the water safety sector as well as interested members of the public to become involved and nominate organisations or individuals for their contribution towards keeping our people safe in, on and around the water.

“The Awards work to establish a culture of excellence at a community, regional and national level. They acknowledge those who are achieving great things and are an opportunity for national recognition and an occasion to share success”.

“As in previous years we anticipate entries across a wide range of programmes, policies and campaigns. However no project is too big or too small to be considered. Whether it’s a grassroots initiative or a national policy, if it fits the Awards criteria, we look forward to receiving entries’ says Mr Claridge.

Sealord has sponsored the Awards for the last two years and understands that it is passionate people and their organisations that make the most difference in helping to keep people safe in and around the water.

“Safety is an essential area of focus for Sealord’s business, so supporting water safety heroes in the New Zealand community makes perfect sense,” said Sealord General Manager New Zealand Marketing, Stuart Yorston.

There are three categories in which an organisation can enter an award: Education, Awareness and Prevention. There is also an Award which recognises an individual’s Outstanding Contribution to water safety.

Each Category Award winner will receive a $2,500 contribution for their organisation to spend on water safetyrelated professional development; a trophy and acknowledgement in appropriate media communications.

Nomination forms and the Terms of Reference for the Sealord New Zealand Water Safety Awards 2012 can be found on http://www.watersafety.org.nz/water-safety-awards/

Nominations close Friday September 21 2012. Award winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony on Friday October 19 2012.

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