Local organisations and volunteers have been awarded for their service and dedication to the community as part of the Regional SES Awards.
Prior to SES Week in August, regional ceremonies are held and Achievement Certificates are presented to SES members who have given a special contribution to the service.
At the regional ceremonies, Regional Awards are also presented and these recipients are automatically nominated for the State Awards held in August during SES Week.
The Regional SES Awards are an annual celebration of the dedication and achievements of SES volunteers.
During the Regional SES Awards, several awards are presented on a regional level, including the Regional SES Achievement Award.
All awards recognise SES volunteers, both as individuals and collectives, who have given a special contribution to the service.
The Regional SES Achievement Award is given for special contribution by an individual to the SES, through compassion, support, commitment, diligence or skill.
2025 recipients:
Regional Operational Response of the Year Award
For effective and efficient operations during a major disaster event or emergency incident that occurred during the relevant financial year time period.
A SES Unit or Group, or even a taskforce (personnel drawn from a number of SES Units) that operated exceptionally well can be nominated for this award.
Winners of the Regional Operational Response of the Year Award are automatically nominated for the state level Assistant Commissioner’s shield.
The Bundaberg SES Unit was the recipient for the exceptional operational response in conducting a high-risk patient retrieval from Theodolite Creek under complex and time sensitive conditions, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
Regional Trainer of the Year Award
For overall distinguished levels of service in the role of Volunteer Trainer by an individual to the SES.
Winners of this award are automatically nominated for the state level Joyce Scorey Shield.
Annette Farrar, from Bundaberg SES Group, received the award for overall distinguished service to the SES through exceptional dedication to SES training and volunteer development, enhancing operational capability and fostering a positive learning environment in the Bundaberg Unit and across the North Coast Region.
SES Regional Member of the Year Award
For overall distinguished levels of service by an individual to the State Emergency Service, including rescue or emergency and disaster response, or levels of community engagement.
Winners of the Regional Member of the Year award are automatically nominated for the state level Minister’s Cup.
Once more, Annette Farrar was acknowledged for their distinguished service to the SES through exceptional training, recruitment, operational readiness and fostering a positive culture, enhancing volunteer skills, morale and community resilience across the North Coast Region.
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