Nigel Penn – Bilgola SLSC
Nigel Penn has been and integral member of the Bilgola SLSC since 1996, taking on numerous positions such as Age Manager, Administrator, IRB Captain, Competition Manager, Patrol Captain, Power-craft Coordinator, and Committee Member for both Junior and Senior Club Carnival Events. His extensive involvement has also seen him serve as the power-craft Adviser on the SLSSNB Board of Surf Sports. Additionally, Nigel consistently lends a helping hand at SNB carnivals, assisting with the set up of competition areas and coordinating power-craft.
Nigel’s dedication has not gone unnoticed, as he received several prestigious awards, including the Branch Official of the Year twice (2005 &2016), the SLSSNB Branch Distinguished Service Award, and the SLSNSW Presidents Medal in 2018. Within his club, Nigel has been recognised as the IRB Person of the Year multiple times. recipient of the Bilgola Distinguished Service Membership Award, the Outstanding Contribution to Surf Life Saving (The Kevin Barry Award) on numerous occasions. Bilgola Life Membership in 2018, and the 20 Year National Patrol Service Award in 2021.
Nigel was awarded SNB Life Membership in 2016.