Nominations Open for the Emergency Service Awards

Do you know a hero from one of our emergency services? If so, now’s the time to nominate them for an Emergency Services Award.

Last week it was announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards (NSW RESCA), which recognise frontline emergency services personnel for service above and beyond the call of duty.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the annual awards, now in their eighth year, provide an opportunity for the region’s emergency services personnel to be recognised at a State-wide level.

“Emergency services personnel are not only first responders during times of crisis but they also perform essential work year-round, such as community engagement and fundraising.

“I encourage everyone across the electorate to consider recognising a local hero by nominating them for an Emergency Services Community Award,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

Reflecting on the recent unprecedented floods in northern NSW, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said they resulted in one of the most challenging times ever faced by emergency services personnel.

“Having spent weeks on the ground in the Northern Rivers region, I have seen firsthand the selfless work they continue to do,” Ms Cooke said.

The Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards (NSW RESCA) recognise the dedication and service of emergency service personnel and volunteers from Fire and Rescue NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, the NSW State Emergency Service, the NSW Rural Fire Service, Surf Life Saving NSW and VRA Rescue NSW.

Nominations will remain open until Tuesday, 31st May 2022 with finalists to be announced on Wednesday, 22nd June. An awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, 13th August at Bankstown Sports Club.

Nominations can be submitted at: https://nsw.rescawards.org.au.

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