Swim program lauded

Sunshine Leisure Centre has been recognised for its swimming program. (Supplied)

Tara Murray

The Sunshine Leisure Centre has been recognised for one of its swimming programs at the Lifesaving Victoria Awards of Excellence.

The centre was named the LSV Swim and Survive Partner of the Year.

The award recognises commitment to delivering the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive program, and the centre’s dedication to providing water safety to the community.

Sunshine Leisure Centre received the award due to the many positive changes its made to its swimming lesson program and staff retention program during 2020.

“The awards of excellence is an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible people who support our fantastic organisation and its mission to prevent death and injury by drowning in all Victorian

communities,” LSV chief executive Catherine Greaves said.

“Without our volunteers, members, partner agencies and the aquatic community, our organisation simply could not deliver its amazing breadth of quality programs and activities. Every person is essential in helping LSV to achieve our goals.

“I am absolutely thrilled to recognise the hard work and achievements of season 2020-21 and congratulate our award winners, nominees and other members for their enormous efforts this season.”