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The nomination is an acknowledgement of Laura’s efforts in both surf and pool, where she is an active member of the Forster Surf Life Saving Club and a keen safety advocate with a particular interest in indigenous youth for Surf Life Saving in NSW.
Laura competed at the Lifesaving World Championships in the Netherlands last year, where she won a swag of medals including gold in both the surf and ski race, silver in the ocean woman, bronze in the board race and three silvers in the pool.
Vying for Athlete of the Year is Rio Olympic gold medal winning sailor Tom Burton, son of proud Forster parents Lynne and Peter Burton.