15th October, 2024.
SES held their medal presentation ceremony on September 19, 2024. The event recognised members for their long service and commitment to the community. This year's honorees included volunteers with decades of service, continuing a tradition of celebrating those who have significantly contributed to local emergency efforts. Awards presented included long service awards cumulating over 165 years of service, National Emergency Medals and Commissioners Awards. National Emergency Medal for the 2019-20 Bushfires were presented to Annette Collins and Peter Moore of Wollondilly Unit, Brent Coulthard, Robert Ellis, Angela Hughes, Andrew James and Natasha Smith of the Wingecarribee Unit and Irene Fava from Moss Vale Unit. A National Medal was presented to Natasha Smith and a National Medal Clasp 2 to Peter Moore. NSW SES Commissioner's Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Braydon Squires, William Kennedy and Dylan Whitelaw. Long Service Awards were presented to numerous members, including an impressive 35 Year Long Service Award to Peter Moore, a 20 Year Long Service Medal to Matthew Crick and a 15 Year Long Service Award to Stephen Graham.