Recognising our brave heroes of rescue & resuscitation
The Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards are designed to recognise and acknowledge the efforts and actions of everyday people within the community who have performed a rescue and/or resuscitation, applying their knowledge to save another’s life.
One group of recipients in 2024 included Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre staff Debbie Gillard, Ryan Felton, Phillip David and Kate Chaisty, who responded immediately after a patron fell unconscious in the pool after suffering a massive heart attack.
The team removed the patron from the water with a spinal board and commenced CPR, they then administered two shocks via the defibrillator. The patron regained a pulse before the ambulance arrived and went on to make a full recovery.
This is just one example of heroism demonstrated by everyday lifesavers all over WA – if you know of someone who deserves recognition for an act of bravery, nominate them today!
Do you know someone who deserves a Bravery Award?
Nominations for the Bravery Awards can be made by anyone who has information about the incident, at any time of the year. Individuals can be nominated for brave acts that occur in any environment and nominations for those who have demonstrated use of qualifications such as resuscitation, first aid, bronze medallion, pool lifeguard etc. are encouraged.
The Royal Life Saving Society WA Honours and Awards Committee assesses each nomination and approves awards based on the criteria outlined in the Bravery Awards Structure. Every action is courageous, as is the person behind the action. So why not become a part of something inspiring?
Bravery Award nominations
Nominations for the 2024 awards have now closed.
To nominate someone for the 2025 Bravery Awards, please download and complete the nomination form below and return it via email to the address listed on the form.
Bravery Award Nomination Form:
