
Excellence in Volunteering award for Stephen Wynne at Dun Laoghaire RNLI
The Council of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution recorded their sincere thanks to volunteer Stephen Wynne of Dun Laoghaire RNLI in recognition of his dedicated commitment to the RNLI since 1975 at a ceremony held last night where he was presented with the ‘Excellence in Volunteering' award.
As Lifeboat Operations Manager, his willingness to embrace change and drive progress while supporting his volunteers was exemplary. Stephen has been an outstanding ambassador for the RNLI and has dedicated himself to building strong and lasting relationships with local stakeholders which continue to benefit the Institution. Stephen has continuously displayed the RNLI values of being trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable. His contribution has helped the RNLI to save lives at sea.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Dun Laoghaire RNLI volunteer Stephen Wynne said: ‘The success of a lifeboat station is what all the dedicated volunteers bring to it. I am glad to have been, and continue to be, of service to the great organisation that is the RNLI, and to the community at Dun Laoghaire'.
Ends
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.