Surfing Walk of Fame 2017 inductees announced

Published Date
19/07/2017
News Topic
Council, Heritage, Art & Culture, Sport
Inductees into the 2017 Surfing Walk of Fame (L-R) - Kevin Davidson, Candice Falzon, Graham Johnson

Randwick Mayor Noel D’Souza will unveil the 2017 inductees to the Australian Surfing Walk of Fame at Maroubra Beach on Sunday 23 July 2017 during the Beach Breaks Carnival.

The Australian Surfing Walk of Fame at Maroubra Beach was initiated in 2006 and is the first of its kind in Australia. It pays tribute to the outstanding achievements of Australia’s leading surfers and surf life savers. A prestigious and sought after award, inductees are highly regarded as Legends of Surf.

This year’s inductees are:

“Each of these Australian sporting heroes will have their very own plaque on the Maroubra Beach promenade, to forever commemorate and celebrate their remarkable achievements,” said Randwick Mayor, Noel D’Souza.

“The importance of Maroubra Beach to the surfing and beach communities cannot be understated, and I’m glad that each year Beach Breaks and the Surfing Walk of Fame is able to draw attention to its cultural and historical significance.”

New inductees to the Australian Surfing Walk of Fame will be unveiled from 1pm.  Beach-based fun starts at 9am with the Surfing NSW Grommets Title. The Beach Breaks Carnival commences at noon, with a range of free activities and entertainment until 4.30pm.

Activities include:

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