Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Big Chill Beach Club, will host the 2025 Lifeguard Awards on Tuesday, August 12^th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. This annual event honors the outstanding men and women of the local lifeguard patrols including Bethany Beach, Delaware Seashore State Park, Fenwick Island, Middlesex Beach, North Bethany, Sea Colony, South Bethany, and Sussex Shores. Each patrol nominates a Lifeguard of the Year to be honored during the event.

This community celebration will kick off in the event tent at the Big Chill Beach Club with a taco bar, amazing views, and DJ Bump. The awards portion of the evening will recognize a “Lifeguard of the Year” from each patrol. During the event, the guards who compete in the USLA Nationals representing Sussex County will be recognized for their achievements. The Chamber will be assisting in sponsoring qualifying guards for the 2025 USLA Nationals in Huntington State Beach, California.

Each guard will attend the event for free. This event takes place each year due to the generosity of sponsor support. The 2025 Presenting Sponsors are Big Chill and The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. The Shirt Sponsor is Fells Point Surf Company. Taylor Bank is the Supporting Sponsor. Patrol Sponsors are Coastal Services LLC, Custom Mechanical Inc., Soul Tree LLC, PNC Bank, Banks Wines & Spirits, The Law Offices of Scott & Shuman, Sea Colony Recreational Association, and Surfin’ Betty’s Burger Bar. The 2025 Buoy Sponsor is Bank of Ocean City. The Gift Sponsor is Clove and Cedar Coffee Bar.

Families of the guards and community members are invited to attend the event for $10. This year’s event features a  limited edition, 2025 roster t-shirt, sponsored by Fells Point Surf Company. All guards who register by July 24 will receive a free t-shirt. Day-of lifeguard registrants will pay a discounted rate for t-shirts. Online registration and shirt sales are available at www.thequietresorts.com.

Complimentary parking will be provided for all registered guests! For more information, call (302) 539-2100 or visit thequietresorts.com.