The Lifesaving Society annually recognizes Affiliate Members who deliver the Society's training programs, promote Water Smart® public education, and raise funds in support of the Society's drowning prevention mission.Most recognition awards are presented on the basis of points earned (see Point System below). Point values reward affiliates who offer a full menu of lifesaving programs and reflect the relative degree of difficulty or amount of training and effort required to achieve each level including the programming time commitment.

Osmond Award
Awarded to the Affiliate member running a seasonal facility, with the largest number of lifesaving program points.

Kean Award
Awarded to the Affiliate member operating a year round facility with the largest number of lifesaving points, in a community with a population between 10,000 to 30,000.

Lifesaving Cup
The Lifesaving Cup award was created in 2003 and is presented to the affiliate member who has shown the largest percentage increase in lifesaving program points from the previous year.

Anniversary Cup
The Anniversary Cup marked the 35th anniversary of the Lifesaving Society in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2004 and is presented to the year round affiliate with the highest number of lifesaving program points operating in a community with a population under 5,000.

Download the Point Value chart to see what value each award holds.

Affiliate awards are presented at the Society's Annual General Meeting.


Other awards that the Lifesaving Society presents

• Tina Moores Memorial Cup - Lifeguard of the Year
• Commonwealth Honour and Rescue Awards