Dr. KEVIN MORAN INDUCTED AS A GLSA HONORARY MEMBER
Greece 18.03.2020. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the induction of Dr. Kevin Moran from N. Zealand as an Honorary Member.
Dr Kevin Moran, ONZM said about his appointment: "It is with great pleasure that I accept Honorary Membership of the
Greek Lifesaving Sports Association in recognition of my work in drowning
prevention. I was presented with the Certificate by my fellow surf patrol
colleagues when on patrol over Easter, 2021 and the occasion reminded me of
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand’s motto ‘In it for life’. Many of my dear friends
in lifesaving at home In New Zealand and throughout the world put in countless
hours on patrol, on training, and on water safety advocacy. We do this work
with an unselfish spirit and with a dedication that, at times, means putting
our own lives at risk in the quest to save another’s life. There is no higher
honour than to be recognised by your fellow lifesavers and for this I thank my
colleagues in Greece and wish them well in their future lifesaving work."
Dr. Moran is a retired Principal Lecturer
and honorary academic in Physical Education at the Faculty of Education,
University of Auckland. He is affiliated with the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand
(SLSNZ), the Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA) and the Water Safety New
Zealand (WSNZ). Kevin has had a lifelong commitment to drowning prevention as a
lifeguard, researcher, and educator. He has been a frontline surf lifeguard for
over 50 years, still currently patrolling one of New Zealand’s rugged west
coast beaches at Muriwai, near Auckland where he has been awarded Life
Membership. In 2010 he was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by Surf Life Saving
New Zealand and Surf Life Saving Northern. Professional positions include:
member of the International Advisory Committee for the WHO 2014 Drowning
Report; member of the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) Research and
Information Committee; Co-chair of the International Task Force on Open Water
Drowning Prevention; foundation member of the New Zealand Drowning Prevention
Council, and Foundation Chairman of Watersafe Auckland Inc (WAI) from
1994-2012. In 2014 he was awarded the Water Safety New Zealand Award for his
“outstanding contribution to water safety” and the 2014 Irish Medal by the
Lifesaving Foundation in international
recognition of “his exceptional contribution to the saving of lives from
drowning.” He was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New
Year’s Honours list 2015 for “services to water safety”. He is the author of two books
on water safety and drowning prevention, has published 70+ papers in
international journals, and presented 60+ papers at more than 20 international
conferences in the last decade.
GLSA President, Dr. Stathis Avramidis
said: "GLSA was founded on 4-2-2020. Since then it became the home of
lifesaving sport in Greece and a respected organization with national origin
and international impact. We are truly honored to be associated with such an
outstanding individual as Dr. Moran. He is one of the most prolific and humble
water safety authors of the world."
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is a non-profit organization registered at the First Court of Athens and the only licensed organization by the Ministry of Sports - General Secretariat of Sports to operate lifesaving sport as recreation in Greece. It has Supporters, Honorary, Individual and Clubs Members in 27 countries. GLSA offers free membership opportunities. If you are an Individual, Club or Organization, click here to become part of our growing family. We will review your application and send you a Membership Certificate.
