The 2024 Lower North Coast Surf Life Saving Branch (LNCSLSB) Junior Life Savers of the Year winners were announced in a ceremony at Crowdy Head Surf Club on Saturday, 17 February.  The presentation was made by Taree Newcastle Permanent Branch Manager, Jen Golding, and Paige Sharp, Newcastle Permanent Member Service Officer.  Newcastle Permanent has, for the past 17 years, been the major sponsor of surf clubs on the central to far north coast of NSW.  The female and male winners were St Clare’s current students - Calista Elmer and Blake Stewart, both from Crowdy Head Surf Life Saving Club. 

Calista Elmer and Blake Stewart 

In leading the presentation, the LNCSLSB Director of Youth and Member Services, Lorraine Morgan, said, “Along with other SLSNSW branch winners, Calista and Blake will progress to the SLSNSW development camp at The Collaroy Centre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches from Wednesday, 24 April to Friday, 26 April 2024.  They will be involved in physical challenges, presentations and discussions, activities and scenarios that require leadership, teamwork and communication.  Best of all, the development camp is an opportunity for Calista and Blake to meet other like-minded young surf lifesavers from across NSW and be part of a fun experience.  At the conclusion of the program, and an interview process, the SLSNSW State JLOTY winners will be announced.” 

Annie Evans
Surf Life Saving New South Wales
Lower North Coast Branch - Media