Claire and Elliott set a high bar as finalists

Two Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics were finalists in the 2021 QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards.

St George Station Advanced Care Paramedic (ACPII) Claire Pass from the South West District and Brisbane Flight Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Elliott Bates were both nominated for their outstanding service to the community.

QBANK recognises and celebrates the hard work, dedication and exceptional service of Queensland frontline and public service workers each year with its Everyday Heroes Awards.

As last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event held on 7 October in Townsville welcomed nominations from 2020 and 2021, to ensure peoples’ efforts were captured and properly recognised.

The six award categories included Achievement, Ownership, Dedication, Working Together, Excellence and the Young Everyday Heroes Award.

Five category award winners each received a $1,000 cash deposit and $1,000 donated to their preferred charity and the young Everyday Heroes award winner would receive a $500 bursary to assist with training and development.

Claire Pass was nominated in the category for Achievement in leadership within the service since moving out to St George and her work in the Fair and Inclusive Practice Network (FIPN) role.

Elliott Bates was nominated in the category of Dedication for his current role in the QAS, as well as his volunteer work outside of the service with Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Neither Claire nor Elliott walked away with the coveted award but being peer nominated and selected by a panel of judges to enter the finalist stage is entirely rewarding in itself.

A huge congratulations to Claire and Elliott as well as all emergency service and public service winners, nominees, and finalists.