The opportunity to recognise the best junior should simply reflect the roles and activities they have been involved in and may be an encouragement award that recognises the member having a go and succeeding.

Nomination via Google form with the nominator preparing a nomination narrative around the following criteria and characteristics.

Criteria and characteristics of a person that would be suitable for such an award:

It would be anticipated that the member attended all patrols, perhaps allowing for 1 or 2 patrols where they have arranged a substitute, as well as possible being a substitute for others. 

The Member should always be early to patrol and take a lead in setting up the patrol and checking equipment.  

They can be seen to be practicing water-based tasks to become proficient.  

Depending on age, may have spent considerable time assisting training programs and or Nippers. 

They will have attained some new qualifications during the season.  

They will be looking to attend more training and have set themselves on a course for continued improvement.  

They will have shown initiative in their approach to patrolling or other activities they have been engaged in.  

They will have supported other areas – such as Nippers as water safety.  

They should have supported activities like the working bee. 

They will have been the one person that always asks to support the club.  

They volunteer for other duties and ask how they can contribute more to the club.