Luke Shepardson to receive National Lifeguard Award

HONOLULU (KHON2) — According to the United States Lifesaving Association, City and County of Honolulu lifeguard and winner of the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, Luke Shepardson will be receiving the prestigious Meritorious Act Award at the USLA Board of Directors Meeting later this month in Los Angeles, California. Shepardson will be recognized by other lifeguards from around the country as part of the USLA national meeting and education conference. “The United States Lifesaving Association is proud to recognize Luke for his accomplishments as a big wave surfer and as a professional open water lifeguard. He is the embodiment…