Nominations open for 2018 Australian Search and Rescue Award
by National SAR Council 22 Apr 2018 23:15 PDT
2017 awardees, Nemesis Crew, NSW Police MAC (Professional) & Wayne Kelly (non-professional) © National SAR Council
It is that time of year again – the National Search and Rescue (NATSAR) Council is welcoming nominations for the 2018 Australian Search and Rescue Award.
This prestigious award is in recognition of 'outstanding contribution to search and rescue within the Australian region'. The successful nominee(s) will have made a significant contribution to Australia's Search and Rescue ability or to the saving of a human life. The award is open to any individual, group or organisation and may relate to a particular event or a sustained contribution over a period of time.
We are aiming for another year of strong nominations that represent the full spectrum of activity across the SAR system, both professional and non-professional search and rescue efforts. So please feel free to circulate this email through your respective channels.
To read more about the Award and past winners, go to the NATSAR Council website at natsar.amsa.gov.au/award.asp
Nomination instructions:
- To nominate, go to natsar.amsa.gov.au
- Download the Australian SAR Award nomination form
- Complete the nomination form and return to the NATSAR Council Secretariat (see Secretariat details below) along with any supporting documentation
Nominations close 1st July 2018. The winner will be announced at the 42nd NATSAR Council meeting in September 2018.
Secretariat Details:
- Postal: 82 Northbourne Avenue GPO Box 2181 Braddon, Canberra ACT, 2612
- Email: