Honours and Awards
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is committed to recognising the efforts of its many dedicated members and volunteers. Their service can be recognised by the National Board of Directors through the use of the Commonwealth and Australian Honours Award Systems or by the individual States and Territory Member Organisations.
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For more than a century, the Royal Life Saving Society has been shaped and sustained by the quiet dedication of stakeholders who give their time, skills and leadership in service of others. Across pools, rivers, lakes and communities, their contribution reaches far beyond individual acts of service - building safer environments, strengthening community capability, and passing on lifesaving knowledge from one generation to the next. The legacy of these stakeholders is measured not only in lives saved, but in the confidence, resilience and care they foster in communities across Australia, reflecting a shared commitment to compassion, responsibility and the enduring belief that every life is worth protecting.

Commonwealth Honours
The Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth acknowledges the invaluable contributions of time, effort and dedication given by its many members around the Commonwealth. Commonwealth Headquarters accept nominations for consideration by the Commonwealth Honours Committee twice a year from the Commonwealth Member Organisations.
Australian Honours
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is committed to recognising the efforts of its dedicated stakeholders and their role in educating people throughout Australia in water safety, survival, rescue, resuscitation and first aid techniques in an effort to reduce injury and loss of life through drowning.
State and Territory Honours
State and Territory Member Organisations have their own awards to complement those available through the Commonwealth and Australian Councils.

SUMMARY OF HONOURS AND AWARDS

Stakeholder and Volunteer Honours

Australian HonoursCommonwealth Honours
Certificate of Thanks (No service duration requirement)Commonwealth Headquarters Commendations
(No service duration requirement)
Australian President's Award (No service duration requirement)Certificate of Thanks (No service duration requirement)
Associate (5 years)Commonwealth President's Award (no service duration requirement)
Fellow (10 years)Service Commendation (2 years)
Companion (15 years)Service Medal (4 years)
Meritorious Service Medal (20 years)Bar to Service Medal (8 years)
Life Member (25 Years)Service Cross (12 years)
Life Governor (30 years)Bar to Service Cross (16 years)
 Commonwealth Honorary Life Member (24 years)
 Commonwealth Honorary Life Governor (28 years)
 Commonwealth Vice President (32 years)
 Research Honour (No service duration requirement)

Bravery Awards

Australian Bravery AwardsCommonwealth Bravery Awards
President's Certificate of CommendationsHRH Prince Michael of Kent Certificate of Merit (Bravery)
The Rescue MedalThe Mountbatten Medal
The Bravery CrossThe Russell Medal
The Resuscitation Recognition Medal 

Service Awards

Australian Service AwardsCommonwealth Service Awards
Certificate of ThanksCommonwealth Headquarters Commendation (Staff, No service duration requirement)
Staff Service Order (5 years)Commonwealth Service Order (Staff, 5 years)
Staff Long Service Order (10 years)King Edward VII Cup (15 years)
Staff Meritorious Service Order (15 years)HRH Prince Michael of Kent Certificate of Merit (Service) (32 years +)
Staff Outstanding Service Order (20 years)Commonwealth Young Lifesaver of the Year (No service duration requirement)

State & Territory Honours and Awards Submission Portal

Once all Honours and Awards are compiled for submission to the RLSSA Honours and Awards Committee, please upload your final summary excel document.

Submission Portal - Final Summary