The Moruya Unit State Emergency Service (SES) held an Awards Presentation Night on Saturday at the Moruya Bowls Club.
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Moruya SES deputy commander, Tom Samal said, "Deserving members were presented with a number of awards including 10 and 15 year Long Service Medals and Certificates, two National Medals, and three Commissioner's Certificates of Appreciation. Additionally two members were awarded their 45 year Long Service Certificates."
Nicole Hogan, NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Metro Operations, presented the awards with Tom Jory, NSW SES South Eastern Zone Deputy Commander the Master of Ceremony.
The National Medal recognises long and diligent service in organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members. The Medal is awarded to persons for long service in eligible organisations who fulfil the primary function and meet other criteria.
Fifteen years eligible service is necessary to qualify for the Medal.
After being approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the National Medal was instituted by the Australian Government on February 14, 1975. It was designed by Stuart Devlin who was also responsible for the design of our decimal currency and medals and awards appearing in the Australian Honours and Awards System.
The crown appears on the medal as a symbol of the Queen of Australia, the Australian Coat of Arms, the wattle being Australia's National flower and the words 'The National Medal for Service'.
"The Commissioner's Certificate of Appreciation was presented to three members who provided sustained and outstanding assistance during the Tomakin Bush Fire Emergency from December 31, 2019 to January 2, 2020," deputy commander, Samal said. "These members went above and beyond to assist the many local residents who evacuated their residences and sought refuge at Barlings Beach.
"The SES is a great way to get involved with the local community, learning new skills and meeting new people, and provides a critical public service in times of need.
"The Moruya Unit covers a wide range of operations including storm and water damage, road crash rescue, vertical rescue, flood rescue and general assistance to other Emergency Service providers. Over the past three years the Moruya Unit has responded to over 554 requests for assistance," he said.
The SES is always looking for new members and anyone interested in further exploring these opportunities can apply directly on line or contact Monica Clark on 0450 515 462.