Recognising exceptional service and achievement
ILS honours people and teams whose courage, service and lasting contributions have strengthened international lifesaving, drowning prevention and lifesaving sport.
Explore the award categories and the people recognised through each distinction.
Awards & Honours
Order of Lifesaving
Honouring extraordinary voluntary service to ILS and its regions over a sustained period.
Life Members
Recognising ILS Patrons, Life Governors and Honorary Life Members whose service has enduring importance.
Medal of Rescue
Recognising lifesavers and teams who selflessly intervene in situations of extreme peril in the aquatic environment.
President’s Award
Recognising actions that have significantly advanced ILS or its aims and objectives around the world.
Citation of Merit
Honouring contributions to lifesaving and the goals of ILS that are of enduring global importance.
Generous Contribution Awards
Honouring people who support the international lifesaving movement, drowning prevention and lifesaving sport.
Lifesaving Hall of Fame
Celebrating international lifesaving’s proud heritage
The Lifesaving Hall of Fame permanently displays, commemorates and recognises people and teams whose outstanding accomplishments and exceptional contributions have shaped International Life Saving.