Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Big Chill Beach Club, will host the 2024 Lifeguard Award Celebration on Tuesday, August 13^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 2024 USLA Nationals in South Padre Island, Texas.

Each guard will attend the event for free. This event takes place each year due to the generosity of sponsor support. The 2024 Supporting Sponsor is Fells Point Surf Company. The 2024 Patrol Sponsors are Anne Powell – Coldwell Banker Realty, Banks Wines & Spirits, Coastal Services, Custom Mechanical, Law Offices of Scott & Shuman, Piper By Marni, PNC Bank of Bethany Beach, and Sea Colony. The 2024 Buoy Sponsors are Bank of Ocean City, Scherer Financial Advisors and Taylor Bank.

Families of the guards and community members are invited to attend the event. This year’s event features a custom, event t-shirt, sponsored by Fells Point Surf Company. All guards who register by August 8^th will receive a free event t-shirt. For more information, call (302) 539-2100 or visit thequietresorts.com.