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Branch Recognition Awards

We present these awards each year to recognize and celebrate our affiliates who deliver the Society program continuum throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. 

Governor Bruce Hogle Lifesaving Program Recognition Awards

The Governor Bruce Hogle Lifesaving Program Recognition Awards are presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest Lifesaving programs for the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating a YMCA
  • Operating an outdoor pool
  • Operating a singular indoor pool
  • Operating a camp or waterfront
  • Individual or associate delivery partner

 

Dr. Edward Montgomery Educational Institute Recognition Awards

The Dr. Edward Montgomery Educational Institute Recognition Awards are presented to affiliate educational institutions who have delivered the greatest number of Lifesaving programs in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a student enrollment of less than 15,000

 

Terry Cavanagh Junior Lifeguard Club Recognition Awards

The Terry Cavanagh Junior Lifeguard Club Recognition Awards are presented the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest Junior Lifeguard Club programs in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating an outdoor pool
  • Operating a singular indoor pool

 

Paul (Skip) Hayden Canadian Swim Patrol Recognition Awards

The Paul (Skip) Hayden Canadian Swim Patrol Recognition Awards are presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest Canadian Swim Patrol program for the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating a YMCA
  • Operating an outdoor pool
  • Operating a singular indoor pool

 

BOAT™ Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Recognition Awards

The BOAT™ - Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Recognition Awards are presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest BOAT program in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • An individual affiliate delivery partner, offering only the BOAT program, with the highest number of BOAT tests

 

Anne Resek Swim for Life® Recognition Awards

The Anne Resek Swim for Life® Awards are presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest Swim for Life® programs in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating an outdoor pool
  • Operating a singular indoor pool

Dr. William Patton First Aid Recognition Awards

The Dr. William Patton First Aid Recognition Awards are presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest Lifesaving First Aid programs in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating one facility
  • Operating an outdoor pool
  • An individual or associate delivery partner

 

Marlin Moore National Lifeguard Recognition Awards

The Marlin Moore National Lifeguard Recognition Awards are presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest National Lifeguard programs in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating one indoor pool
  • Operating an outdoor pool

 

Jordan Neave Swim to Survive® Recognition Award

The Jordan Neave Swim to Survive® Recognition Award is presented to the affiliate delivery partner(s) with the largest Swim to Survive® programs in the following categories:

  • Largest program overall
  • Serving a community of less than 100,000
  • Serving a community of less than 15,000
  • Serving a community of less than 7,500
  • Operating one indoor pool
  • Operating an outdoor pool

This award aims to build awareness of the Swim to Survive® program and the need to teach youth valuable swim survival skills. Following the drowning death of eight year old Jordan Neave in May 2006, the Lifesaving Society established this memorial award with the support of the Neave family.