INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATION
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ILS POLICY – POL 10
05/01/2020

ILS AWARDS AND RECOGNITION POLICY
1.

INTRODUCTION
People are the ILS’s most valuable resource. As such it is essential that the ILS acknowledge therange of contributions that are made by Individual Members and/or Member Federations/
Organisations that by their actions have contributed to the furtherance of lifesaving and the goalsof the ILS.
Such contribution may be achieved through lifesaving rescues, technical and administrative
efforts, financial support, etc. The primary focus is to recognise the voluntary contribution that anindividual has made be it through a long history of involvement or alternatively for a specific taskor project that has been undertaken.

2.

CHANCELLERY
The ILS has set up a Chancellery which is delegated by the Board of Directors with the
responsibility and authority to review and accept proposals for honours and awards for individuals,
teams and organisations and submit those for approval or ratification to the Board of Directors.
The Council of Meritorious Order of the ILS (the Chancellery) is composed of six members:•••

The Grand Master is the ILS President.
The Chancellor and Secretary is the ILS Secretary General.
The remaining four Chancellery Members are the four ILS Vice-Presidents.

The awarded people’s names and countries are published on the ILS web site.
3.

ORDER OF LIFESAVING
3.1.

Introduction
The Order of Lifesaving is a group of special awards conferred by the ILS upon deserving
persons. The ILS Order of Lifesaving comprises three (3) grades:
1. Knight
2. Grand Knight
3. Commander

3.2.

Attribution Procedure
1.

2.

The initial request is made confidentially by one of the authorities defined in the point
below and addressed to the ILS Secretary General. Such nomination shall contain asummary of the reasons for the nominee's suitability for the award.
The ILS Secretary General reviews the application for completeness and transmits itto the Chancellery. If the nomination is not coming from an ILS Member Federation/
Organisation, the ILS Secretary General will solicit the opinion of the Member
Federation/Organisation.

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3.3.

Page 2The Chancellery meets in camera. If the Chancellery declines to issue an award, nofurther action is taken and the person submitting the nomination is advised. If the
Chancellery recommends approval of the award, it is then brought before the Boardof Directors.
The Board of Directors approves or disapproves the recommendation of the
Chancellery.
Appropriate notifications and awards are given.

Ceremony
The Medal, the Certificate and the Citation Diploma of the Order of Lifesaving are presented
to the recipient by the ILS President, Grand Master of the Order, or by his/her designatedrepresentative.
At the presentation ceremony, the following proclamation is made:"Mr/Mrs/Miss (name), in the name of the International Life Saving Federationin recognition of your devotion to the cause of lifesaving, and to the ideals of
the ILS, I make you (award) in the Order of Lifesaving".

3.4.

Nominations
The persons who can nominate a candidate:•
The Members of the ILS Board of Directors.
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The Presidents of an ILS Member Federation/Organisation in good standing.

3.5.

Attribution
The attribution is done on the occasion of:•
The organisation of an official event.
•The organisation of a championship.
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Other exceptional circumstances, but not more than two (2) years after theacceptance of the award by the Chancellery.

3.6.

Eligibility rules
Commander
Minimum qualifications: Any person who, in a voluntary capacity, has given extraordinary
service to the ILS, the WLS1 or the FIS2 over a period of at least twenty (20) years as an
Officer, a Member of the Board of Directors, or a Member of a Commission/Committee.
Such a person must, at a minimum, have served as a Member of an ILS Member
Federation/Organisation for no less than thirty (30) years.

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Grand Knight
Minimum qualifications: Any person who, in a voluntary
capacity, has given extraordinary service to the ILS, the WLS 3
or the FIS4 over a period of at least fifteen (15) years as an
Officer, a Member of the Board of Directors, or a Member of aCommission/ Committee.
Such a person must, at a minimum, have served as a Memberof an ILS Member Federation/Organisation for no less thantwenty-five (25) years.

KnightMinimum qualifications: Any person who, in a voluntary
capacity, has given extraordinary service to the ILS, the WLSor the FIS over a period of at least ten (10) years as an Officer,
a Member of the Board of Directors, or a Member of aCommission/ Committee. Such a person must, at a minimum,
have served as a Member of an ILS Member Federation/
Organisation for no less than twenty (20) years.

3.7.

Administration
Practical points:•
The names of the awarded people are published on the ILS web site.
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The call for nominations to all ILS Member Federations/Organisation is done 6
months before a major ILS event.
•The awarding is preferably restrictive to four people per ceremony.

4.

ILS PATRON
Selection Process
Nominated by the ILS Chancellery and decided by majority vote of the ILS Board of Directors andthe General Assembly in consultation with the appropriate Member Federation/Organisation.
Minimum Qualifications
Any person who has contributed to the furtherance of lifesaving and the goals of the ILS in amanner of enduring, importance.
Major Benefits•
Duration of Membership: Life.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
•Award of Patron of the ILS.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book and the ILS web site.
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Name properly advertised in the ILS documents.

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Description
The Patron will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS Lifesaving World Championships, theILS Conference and other ILS events and receive a special and appropriate treatment at theseseries, e.g. a special seat, invitation to present medals, public introduction and thanks at awards.
The Patron will receive a Patron’s Award/Decoration at a special ceremony organised for thispurpose. The Award comprises a decoration, a mini-decoration, a rosette, an appropriate caseand a specially framed certificate.
5.

ILS HONORARY LIFE GOVERNOR
Selection Process
Nominated by the ILS Chancellery and decided by majority vote of the ILS Board of Directors andthe General Assembly in consultation with the appropriate Member Federation/Organisation.
Minimum Qualifications
Any person whose has contributed to the furtherance of lifesaving and the goals of the ILS in amanner of enduring and significant importance. The ILS will have no more than four Life
Governors at a given time, preferably one per ILS Region.
Major Benefits•
Duration of Membership: Life.
•
Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
•Award of Life Governor of the ILS.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book and the ILS web site.
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Name properly advertised in the ILS documents.
Description
The Life Governor will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS Lifesaving World Championships,
the ILS Conference and other ILS events and receive a special and appropriate treatment at these
events, e.g. a special seat, invitation to present medals, public introduction and thanks at awards.
The Life Governor will receive a Life Governor’s Award/Decoration at a special ceremony organised for this purpose. The Life Governor will be invited at Board of Directors Meetings, General
Assemblies and other events organised by the ILS or under the aegis of the ILS. At these events,
the Life Governor will have the right to attend and participate, however shall have no voting rights
at such meetings. The Life Governor can represent the ILS when requested to do so by the ILS
President. The Life Governor can undertake any agreed task assigned by the ILS Board of
Directors.

6.

PRESIDENTS’S AWARD
Selection Process
Granted in the discretion of the ILS President
Minimum Qualifications
Any person whose actions have significantly contributed to the International Life Saving
Federation or globally to its aims and objectives as defined in the ILS Constitution. No more than
three President’s Awards shall be issued each year.

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CITATION OF MERIT
Selection Process
Granted by the ILS upon request of the National
Federations/Organisations. The Citations areapproved by the ILS President and ratified by the
Board of Directors.
Minimum Qualifications
Any person whose efforts and contributions hasachieved a positive impact on the furtherance oflifesaving and the goals of the ILS. These efforts canbe achieved through the individual effort in thedevelopment or implementation of lifesaving
initiatives within the Member Federation/Organisation or the ILS.
Major Benefits•
Citation of Merit Certificate.
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ILS Medal.
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Name listed on the ILS Web Site.

Description
The person will receive a Citation of Merit Certificate in a presentation cover and an ILS Medal.

8.

ILS MEDAL

9.

MEDAL OF RESCUE
9.1.

Introduction
The Rules of Distinction for the Medal of Rescue a group of special awards conferred by
the ILS upon deserving persons. The Medal of Rescue Comprises two (2) categories:
1. International Lifesaving Rescue Medal of Valour
2. International Lifesaving Rescue Medal

9.2.

International Lifesaving Rescue Medal of Valour
Selection Process
Nominated by the President of any ILS Full Member Federation/Organisation in goodstanding for an act in the same country and decided by majority vote of the ILS Board of
Directors.

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Minimum Qualifications
Any lifesaver or group of lifesavers who is a member of any ILS Member Federation/
Organisation in good standing who has knowingly and selflessly intervened in an instanceof the most extreme peril in the aquatic environment in an effort to save the life of anotherperson. No more than one Medal of Valour shall be issued each year, unless by unanimousdecision of the Board of Directors. To be eligible, the lifesaver or group of lifesavers mustfirst receive the highest award for valour, if any, by the lifesaver’s National Federation/
Organisation and the action must be documented and verified. The application should bereceived within three years after the rescue.
9.3.

International Lifesaving Rescue Medal
Selection Process
Nominated by the President of any ILS Full Member Federation/Organisation in goodstanding for an act in the same country and decided by majority vote of the ILS Board of
Directors.
Minimum Qualifications
Any person without formal lifesaving training, who has knowingly and selflessly intervened
in an instance of extreme peril in the aquatic environment in an effort to save the life ofanother person. No more than one ILS Medal shall be issued each year, unless byunanimous decision of the Board of Directors. The action must be documented and verified.
The application should be received within three years after the rescue.

10.

RECOGNITION OF RETIRING VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers who have served in an elected or appointed office and made a substantive contribution
to the ILS shall be recognised upon their retirement with a token of appreciation commensuratewith their tenure and contribution. A formal presentation by the ILS President and/or ILS Secretary
General or their delegate shall be made at the ILS Dinner, Elective General Assembly or othersignificant ILS event where the individual who is being recognised is in attendance. If it isanticipated that the individual shall not attend such an event within one (1) year of retirement, a
suitable opportunity for presentation shall be arranged in their country of residence.
Recognition of a retiring ILS President and/or ILS Secretary General shall be co-ordinated by the
Chancellery. Directors and Members shall be provided with a structured mechanism to present
gifts as is suitable to the occasion but shall not have the opportunity to speak unless an invitation
to do so has been provided for in the official programme as determined by the Chancellery.
On the retirement of a regional Vice-President, one individual appointed by the Region shall also
be invited to speak and/or make a presentation.
Words of appreciation and gifts between individuals should be conveyed on an individual basis,
outside the formal presentations to retiring volunteers.

11.

RECOGNITION OF HOST ORGANISING COMMITTEESThe ILS shall formally recognise the contribution of key members of Host Organising Committees,
the senior government official at each level of government and the senior official from otherpartner organisations as appropriate to the circumstance. Mementoes will be presented by the
ILS President and/or ILS Secretary General or their delegate. A structured opportunity formembers to present gifts of appreciate shall be provided. Words of appreciation from individual
members should be conveyed on an individual basis outside the formal presentation.

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INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AWARDS
Selection Process
The ILS Technical Official Service Award is conferred to Technical Officials who have officiallyapplied, were officially endorsed by their national federation, have effectively officiated at anumber of Lifesaving World Championships (LWC) for at least two days per Championship.
Attendance does not have to be at consecutive LWC.
Minimum Qualifications• Bronze Award: Any person who has officiated at 3 Lifesaving World Championships.
• Silver Award: Any person who has officiated at 5 Lifesaving World Championships.
• Gold Award: Any person who has officiated at 8 Lifesaving World Championships.
• Platinum Award: Any person who has officiated at 10 Lifesaving World Championships.
• Diamond Award: Any person who has officiated at 12 Lifesaving World Championships.
• Knight in the order of Lifesaving: Any person who has officiated at 14 Lifesaving WorldChampionships and 5 Lifesaving World Championships at a senior level (either a Sectional
Referee, Deputy Sectional Referee, Area Referee, Event Director, Deputy Chief Referee,Chief Referee) and is nominated by the Sport Commission to the ILS Chancellery.

13.

INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING HALL OF FAME
13.1. Background
The Hall of Fame is to be registered at and located in the ILS Headquarters. An area is set
up in the Headquarters that is dedicated to preserving lifesaving’s special place in history
and to honour international lifesaving’s rich and proud heritage.
The ILS Hall of Fame will permanently display, commemorate and recognise members andteams who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and exceptional contributions to
the development of International Lifesaving. These achievements are not restricted inrelation to the area of their contribution but must have been inspirational in application tointernational lifesaving activities.
The ILS Hall of Fame may be displayed at other locations such as the International
Swimming Hall of Fame and ILS Full Member Federations/Organisations but only with theprior formal approval of the ILS Board and subject to a formal agreement with the ILS.
The inaugural inductions into the ILS Hall of Fame was conducted at the ILS Centennial
Celebration in 2010. Subsequent inductions will occur at World Championships and/or
General Assemblies and/or ILS Conferences. Individuals and Members of Teams will eachbe presented with an ILS medal appropriately endorsed with their award.
13.2. Nomination procedure and administration
Nominations for the Hall of Fame may only be made by a Full Member Federation/
Organisation in good standing, the ILS President, a Member of the ILS Board of Directors
or an ILS Commission Chair.

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Page 8The nominations are to be submitted on an appropriate form. All nominations are to be
forwarded to the ILS from the nominator with the endorsement of the Member
Federation/Organisation. Nominations not endorsed by the Full Member Federation/
Organisation from the country of the nominated person will not be considered.
Nominations must be accompanied by a photo of sufficient quality for scanning and aconclusive history covering the service and outstanding or pioneering achievements andexceptional contributions to ILS which address the criteria. The accompanying history is
restricted to two pages for each nomination.
13.3. Assessment, Approval and Notification Procedure
Assessment will be made by the ILS Chancellery. The ILS Secretary General will receiveand submit the nominations together with the recommendations from the nominator to the
Chancellery for subsequent recommendation to the ILS Board. The Chancellery will makerecommendation to the ILS Board of Directors for each nomination received in theappropriate category of the award and on the appropriate form. Any member of the
Chancellery being considered for this award is to be eliminated from the assessment
process.
Assessment by the Chancellery will be made against the criteria detailed below. The
decision of the ILS Board will be final.
Nominations not recommended by the Chancellery will not be submitted to the ILS Board
and will be treated as confidential. Unsuccessful nominations may be re-submitted forconsideration after a period of two (2) years or at the time nominations are due prior to thesucceeding General Assembly, whichever is the sooner.
Some nominations may be recommended but held over for reconsideration for induction at
a later date. This will be advised to the nominator and Member Federation/ Organisation.
All successful nominees will be advised in writing of their induction by the Secretary
General on behalf of the ILS President. The ILS Secretary General will also advise therecipient of the award and induction arrangements into the Hall of Fame.
All nominations are to be treated as confidential and unsuccessful nominations will beadvised only to the nominator/s for the award.
13.4. Application Conditions
Initial nominations to include notable persons who have contributed to InternationalLifesaving through WLS and FIS prior to the formation of the ILS and with the formation of
the ILS in 1994.
Other nominations will cover the period since the inception of the ILS in 1994.
All endorsed nominations for the initial induction must be forwarded to ILS by no later than
15 September 2009. Nominations must be listed by category. Closing dates fornominations after 2009 will be advised by the ILS Secretary General.
13.5. Number of nominees
Nominations for the ILS Hall of Fame will only be considered every two years and there willa general limit of eight (8) nominees inducted into the Hall of Fame every two (2) years.
The International Life Saving Federation recognises the prestigious nature of this award
and will consider applications appropriately. In special circumstances the ILS Board may
approve the induction of more than eight (8) nominees in any two-year cycle by unanimous
approval of the Board on the recommendation of the Chancellery.

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Page 913.6. ILS awarenessSpecial efforts will be made in ILS newsletters, publications and the ILS web site to draw
the attention of Member Federations/Organisations as a whole to the award.
13.7. Timing and presentation
Induction into the ILS Hall of Fame will take place bi-annually at World Championships and/or World Congress of Member Federations/Organisation, at a time and location to be
determined by the ILS President.
13.8. Criteria and Hall of Fame categories
Those recommending persons or teams for this award shall do so in accordance with theaward criteria detailed below. All nominations must be to a specific category and must be
endorsed by the Member Federation/Organisation to which the individual or team isaffiliated. Nominations not endorsed by the Full Member Federation/Organisation from thecountry of the nominated person will not be considered.
“International” contribution is that which is considered to be significant and additional to any
contribution made to the Members or Teams own Member Federation/Organisation andhas helped the objectives of the ILS.
The categories are:a.
b.

International Lifesaving.
International Lifesaving – Sport.

International Lifesaving
The Hall of Fame recognises those individuals and teams who have been involved in all or
any significant facets of International lifesaving operations. Examples are active patrolling,
lifeguarding, education, training and examination, rescue services, medical, development,
research and the general support activities involved in lifesaving search and rescue,
emergency response and surveillance, presidents, administrators, managers, directors,
commission chairs and members, convenors, committee chairs and members, secretaries
and treasurers, etc. This category also recognises those involved with the development oflifesaving services and water safety at an international level. It is intended that individuals
or teams must have contributed beyond their ILS competitive achievements to beconsidered for this award.
International Lifesaving SportThe Hall of Fame recognises those individuals and teams who have been involved in all or
any significant facets of International lifesaving sports. Examples are active participation,refereeing and/or any general support activities involved in lifesaving sport. Eligible persons
are presidents, administrators, managers, directors, commission chairs and members,
convenors, committee chairs and members, secretaries and treasurers, athletes, teammanagers, team officials, (members, trainers, coaches, etc.), technical officials, etc. This
category also recognises those involved with the development of lifesaving sport at aninternational level. It is intended that individuals or teams must have contributed beyond
their ILS competitive achievements to be considered for this award.
13.9. Criteria
The following criteria are to be addressed in each nomination:
13.9.1. Nominations may only be for one category, however, evidence supporting thenomination covering activities relevant to the other categories should be provided

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13.9.2. Nominees are to be in good standing with the ILS and the respective Member
Federation/Organisation. Controversy should be avoided. For example, persons
charged with using performance-enhancing drugs, having been disciplined forcontravention of the code of ethics of the ILS or their Member Federation/
Organisation, or who have been found guilty of criminal offences (whether
connected with the ILS or not) should not be nominated. Nominees underinvestigation will not be considered until all or any charges against them arecleared.
13.9.3. Nominations should draw names from a broad range of members or teams who
have been, or are currently;•
Past and present ILS office holders and administrators.
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Past and present office holders of Member Federations/Organisations.
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Active/patrolling members.
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Rescue Services members / groups.
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Lifesaving support groups.
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Examiners/Trainers.
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Competitors.
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Competition Officials.
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Coaches.
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Advisors (e.g. medical, research, etc.).
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Outstanding individuals who have contributed significantly to the ILS.
13.9.4. Nominations must clearly demonstrate that individuals or teams have:•
Displayed exceptional and sustained service to international lifesaving in thespecific category.
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Achieved outstanding individual or team accomplishments which set theindividual or team apart from other lifesavers, teams or administrators at aninternational level.
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Displayed sustained excellence over a long period of time at an international
level to the category for which they are nominated.
Any enquiries about the ILS Hall of Fame should be directed to the ILS Secretary General.
14.

ILS RULES FOR DONOR AWARDS
Selection Process
For all Awards given hereunder the person must be nominated by the ILS Chancellery anddecided by a majority vote of the ILS Board of Directors.
14.1. Double Diamond Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a contribution to the ILS of € 50,000. (This may include earlier
contributions).
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: Life.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
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Double Diamond Award of International Lifesaving.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book.

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In total 24 vouchers for the ILS Official Dinners.
15 vouchers of VIP accreditations at the Lifesaving World Championships.
Presentation cover for Certificate.
10% discount on the ILS Shop.
Name posted on the ILS web site.
40 ILS Stickers, 40 Badges, 40 Pins.
Mailing costs.

Description
The Double Diamond Donor will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS WorldChampionships and ILS Conferences and receive a special and appropriate treatment atthese Events, e.g. a special seat, invitation to present medals, public introduction andthanks at awards. The Double Diamond Donor will receive an Award/Decoration at a
special ceremony organised for this purpose. The Award comprises a decoration, a minidecoration, a rosette, an appropriate case and a specially framed certificate.
14.2. Diamond Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a contribution to the ILS of € 25,000. (This may include earlier
contributions).
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: Life.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
•Award of Diamond Donor of International Lifesaving.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book.
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In total 12 vouchers for the ILS Official Dinners.
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12 vouchers of VIP accreditations at the Lifesaving World Championships.
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Presentation cover for Certificate.
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10% discount on the ILS Shop.
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Name posted on the ILS web site.
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30 ILS Stickers, 30 Badges, 30 Pins.
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Mailing costs.
Description
The Diamond Donor of International Lifesaving will receive a nominative invitation for the
ILS World Championships and ILS Conferences and receive a special and appropriate
treatment at these Events, e.g. a special seat, invitation to present medals and thanks atawards. The Diamond Donor will receive an Award/Decoration at a special ceremony
organised for this purpose. The Award comprises a decoration, a mini-decoration, arosette, an appropriate case and a specially framed certificate.
14.3. Ruby Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a contribution to the ILS of € 10,000. (This may include earlier
contributions).
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: Life.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
•Award of Ruby Donor of International Lifesaving.

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In total 6 vouchers for the ILS Official Dinners.
9 vouchers of VIP accreditations at the Lifesaving World Championships.
Presentation cover for Certificate.
10% discount on the ILS Shop.
Name posted on the ILS web site.
20 ILS Stickers, 20 Badges, 20 Pins.
Mailing costs.

Description
The Ruby of International Lifesaving will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS WorldChampionships and ILS Conferences and receive an appropriate treatment at theseEvents. The Ruby Donor will receive an Award/Decoration at a special ceremony organised
for this purpose. The Award comprises a decoration, a mini-decoration, a rosette, anappropriate case and a specially framed certificate.
14.4. Platinum Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a contribution to the ILS of € 5,000. (This may include earlier
contributions).
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: 25 years.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
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ILS personalised souvenir.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book.
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In total 3 vouchers for the ILS Official Dinners.
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6 vouchers of VIP accreditations at the Lifesaving World Championships.
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Presentation cover for Certificate.
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10% discount on the ILS Shop.
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Name posted on the ILS web site.
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10 ILS Stickers, 10 Badges, 10 Pins.
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Mailing costs.
Description
The Platinum Donor of the ILS will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS WorldChampionships and ILS Conferences during the period of membership.
14.5. Gold Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a onetime contribution to the ILS of € 1,000.
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: 10 years.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
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ILS personalised souvenir.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book.
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In total 2 vouchers for the ILS Official Dinners.
•
2 vouchers of VIP accreditations at the Lifesaving World Championships.
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Presentation cover for Certificate.
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10% discount on the ILS Shop.

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5 ILS Stickers, 5 Badges, 5 Pins.
Mailing costs.

Description
The Gold Donor of ILS will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS World Championships
and ILS Conferences during the period of membership.
14.6. Silver Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a onetime contribution to the ILS of € 500.
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: 5 years.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Membership Certificate.
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ILS personalised souvenir.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book.
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In total 1 voucher for the ILS Official Dinner.
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1 voucher of VIP accreditations at the Lifesaving World Championships.
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Presentation cover for Certificate.
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10% discount on the ILS Shop.
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Name posted on the ILS web site.
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3 ILS Stickers, 3 Badges, 3 Pins.
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Mailing costs.
Description
The Silver Donor of ILS will receive a nominative invitation for the ILS WorldChampionships and ILS Conferences during the period of membership.
14.7. Bronze Donor to International Lifesaving
Minimum Qualifications
A generous offer to provide advice and assistance to the ILS, including assisting with future
fundraising efforts, and a onetime contribution to the ILS of € 100.
Benefits•
Duration of Membership: 2 years.
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Personalised Membership Card.
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Name listed in the ILS Golden Book.
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10% discount on the ILS Shop.
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Name posted on the ILS web site.
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2 ILS Stickers, 2 Badges, 2 Pins.
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Mailing costs.

Policy approved at the Board Meeting in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, on 03/09/2016, on 07/10/2019
and on 24/09/2022.

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Page 14INTERNATIONAL LIFE SAVING FEDERATIONAWARD AND HONOURS NOMINATION FORM

NOMINATING FULL MEMBER ORGANISATION / BOD / COMMISSION CHAIR
NAME
ADDRESS
STREET AND NR.
ZIP AND CITY
COUNTRY
PHONE NUMBER
E-MAILDATA OF NOMINATED PERSONSURNAMEFORENAME
GENDERDATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY
ADDRESSZIP AND CITY
COUNTRY
PHONE NUMBER
MOBILE NUMBER
E-MAIL

We nominate the nominee for:Tick appropriate
Grand Knight in the Order of Lifesaving
Knight in the Order of Lifesaving
Hall of Fame: International Lifesaving
Hall of Fame: International Lifesaving sport

Date, name and signature

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NAME
SURNAMEFORENAMEEDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND – STUDY CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
PeriodCollege/University

What

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
PeriodCompany/Organisation

Function

NATIONAL LIFESAVING CAREER
PeriodClub/Branch/National

Function

INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING CAREER (FIS-WLS-ILS)
PeriodOrganisation and Function

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING CERTIFICATES
Date

What

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CAREER (other than lifesaving)
PeriodOrganisation and Function

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HONOURS
Date

What

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (if any)

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