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Four finalists in running for Rotary Awards
The MRNSW finalists in the 2021 Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards were named in a ceremony at NSW Parliament House on June 16.
Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott announced the finalists from the seven emergency services recognised in the annual awards.
The four MRNSW finalists are Alison Cameron-Brown from MR Port Macquarie, Alex Fenwick from MR Port Jackson, Neville Hamilton from MR Evans Head and Pat Welch from MR Shoalhaven. Together, they have given almost 50 years’ service.
Mr Welch was named as a finalist in the Shoalhaven Emergency Services Community Awards.
Thirteen MRNSW members were nominated for the awards this year.
The awards recognise Service Beyond Self by members of MRNSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Volunteer Rescue Association, NSW Ambulance, Fire + Rescue NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW.
The overall winners will be announced at an event on August 14.
Commissioner Stacey Tannos congratulated the MRNSW finalists for the well-earned recognition.
“These awards are a chance to applaud members of our emergency services community,” he said.
“Over the past two years, through bushfires and floods, our volunteers have worked alongside their colleagues from other services to assist and protect the community. It is pleasing to have this opportunity to acknowledge the people who give their all to keep us safe.”
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley with representatives of Rotary and the emergency services at the launch of this year’s Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards. Photo: Brad Whittaker.
