Rescue & Honour Awards

If you know someone who has assisted in the saving of life from drowning, or a similar incident, they may be eligible for a Society Rescue Award.

Individuals who, without formal lifesaving training, attempted or conducted an outstanding water-related rescue are eligible to receive a Rescue Commendation.

Individuals who hold a Lifesaving Society certification, and who used the skills they obtained through that training, and who attempted or conducted a water-related rescue are eligible to receive the M.G. Griffiths Award.

Professional rescuers (firefighters, lifeguards, paramedics, police, etc.) involved in the saving of life in a water-related rescue while on-duty may be eligible for a Rescue Recognition Award.

Instructors, lifeguards, organizations and volunteers active in Manitoba are eligible to be recognized with Manitoba Branch Honours.  Each year the Society recognizes individuals and organizations in Manitoba who assist our mission of prevention drownings.  Individuals may be eligible for a Certificate of Appreciation, Instructor of the Year Award, Lifeguard of the Year Award, or Jim McDiarmid Memorial Award.  Organizations that support the Society’s work may be eligible to receive a Certificate of Recognition.

As part of the Society’s membership in the worldwide Royal Life Saving Society, key volunteers and organizations supporting the Society’s work may be eligible for Commonwealth Honours.  Individuals and groups nominated for these honours normally contribute fifty or more hours of volunteer time to the Society each year, or otherwise make significant contributions to the work or outreach of the Society.