Kirra SLSC Surf Woman of the Year

Ella Kinneally

We are very proud to announce Ella Kinneally as our represent for the SLSQ Surf Woman of the Year for the 2020/21 season. Ella has been a member of Kirra Surf Life Saving Club for over 12 years, since she first joined Nippers as a Green Cap. Ella is a dedicated member of our club, she has been an Age Manager within our Nipper program for 4 seasons, has been the Club First Aid Officer for 2 seasons and has gained recognition at a number of levels including -

Kirra SLSC Junior Captain 15/16 season

Kirra SLSC - Junior Branch Champion 15/16 season

Kirra SLSC - Cadet Encouragement Award 16/17 season

Kirra SLSC - State Team Representative each year from 2012 through to current year

Kirra SLSC - U18 Life Saver of the Year 19/20 season

Point Danger Branch - U18 Life Saver of the Year 19/20 season

Point Danger Branch - Earle Smith AM Youth Services Award 17/18 and 19/20 seasons

Point Danger Branch - Representative Team 16/17 and 17/18 Seasons (Beach Sprints/Flags)

SLSQ - Qld Cyclones Development Team 2019 (IRB Racing)

Australian Titles - Gold and Bronze Medallist 2019 (IRB Racing)

Australian Titles - Australian Championship winning Club for both U23, Open and Overall teams

World Titles - Member of 2nd place overall Club (IRB Racing)

McPherson Surf Life Saving Community Achiever Award recipient 2020 (nominated by PDB)

Surf Woman of the Year is a celebration of the most passionate, talented and hardworking women within organisation. The program seeks to engage the most capable women from surf lifesaving clubs across Queensland and develop their skills and experience to further their future careers both within and outside the Surf Life Saving movement. The program will also connect women from across the state and in turn build a powerful alumni network.

The Surf Woman of the Year 2021 Program entrants will be responsible for representing the movement in promoting surf safety, fundraising, and the important role of Surf Life Saving in the wider community. The Surf Woman of the Year Program will feature additional learning and development opportunities to benefit each entrant and their respective clubs.