AMSA will be closed from 5 pm AEDT Tuesday 24 December 2024, re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2025. Our search and rescue will continue to operate every day (24/7) during this time. See which services are affected.

Nominate someone for the Australian Search and Rescue awards

Nominate someone for their outstanding contribution to search and rescue.

Use this form to nominate someone in recognition of their 'outstanding contribution to search and rescue' within the Australian region, for financial year 2023-24 (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024).

The Awards are open to individuals, groups or organisations that have made a significant contribution to search and rescue in Australia and deserve recognition at a national level. Submissions close Wednesday 10 July 2024.

Any person or organisation can nominate candidates for the Australian SAR Awards by completing the official nomination form. Recipients will be announced at the annual NATSAR Council meeting.

You can also nominate someone for their longstanding contribution to search and rescue in the Australian region.