WAFES Awards

WAFES Awards

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Awards
WAFES Awards
Events
WAFES Conference

Overview
Young person awards
Individual awards
Team awards
Additional information

The WA Fire and Emergency Service (WAFES) Awards honour and acknowledge the achievements of volunteers, career firefighters and DFES staff throughout Western Australia who have shown exceptional dedication to duty over the past 12 months.

Nominations for the 2025 WAFES Awards have closed. Stay tuned for the finalist announcement on Monday 19 May.

Young person awards

Firefighting Young Person of the Year Award

This award recognises an exceptional volunteer firefighter under the age of 28 who has stood out amongst their peers as capable and extraordinary in the last 12 months.

‍Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active member of the Western Australian Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service or Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services.
a volunteer between 18 to 28 years of age with their date of birth between 31 March 2006 and 1 April 1996.
an individual (a group of people, such as a brigade cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their teammates, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations.
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty.
contribution beyond normal expectations to the efficiency and growth of firefighting efforts in WA.
achievement in community education or community-based fire prevention programs.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).‍

Marine Rescue Young Person of the Year Award

This award recognises a stand-out Marine Rescue volunteer under the age of 28 who has shown exceptional qualities and has made a remarkable contribution in the last 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active, operational member of Marine Rescue Western Australia.
a volunteer between 18 to 28 years of age with their date of birth between 31 March 2006 and 1 April 1996
an individual (a group of people, such as a brigade cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their teammates, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

exceptional dedication to duty or demonstrated outstanding effort during an incident.
achievement in community education or awareness programs.
demonstrated leadership, reliability, dependability and teamwork.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

State Emergency Service Young Person of the Year Award

This award recognises the achievements of a volunteer under the age of 28 who has accomplished significant goals and made a positive impact to the State Emergency Service.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active member of the Western Australian SES.
a volunteer between 18 to 28 years of age with their date of birth between 31 March 2006 and 1 April 1996
an individual (a group of people, such as a unit cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must include how the nominee’s actions have benefited their unit, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations.
involvement in the development or implementation of a SES awareness or prevention program.
contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness and development of the SES through ingenuity and innovation.
demonstrated excellence in preparedness, response and safety at an incident.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

Individual awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award

This award recognises a career firefighter, senior firefighter or station officer who has shown dedication to duty beyond normal expectations in the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active Western Australian career firefighter or station officer based on station.
an individual (a group/team of people cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their team, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations (please note that paid overtime does not constitute evidence of dedication to duty beyond normal expectation).
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty.
contribution beyond normal expectations to the efficiency and growth of firefighting efforts in WA.

achievement in community education or community based fire prevention programs.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (line manager or member of a higher rank) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).‍

DFES Operational Staff Individual Achievement Award

This award recognises a uniformed operational DFES employee who has made an outstanding contribution to the emergency services in the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

a current DFES operational staff.
employed by DFES for a minimum of six months since 31 March 2024.
an individual (a group of people, such as a branch or directorate cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their colleagues, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations (please note that paid overtime does not constitute evidence of dedication to duty beyond normal expectation).
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty or work.

demonstrated leadership, reliability, dependability and teamwork.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (line manager or member of a higher rank) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

DFES Corporate Staff Individual Achievement Award

This award recognises a DFES corporate staff member who has shown dedication to their role beyond normal expectation in the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

a current DFES corporate staff member.
employed by DFES for a minimum of six months since 31 March 2024.
an individual (a group of people, such as a branch or directorate cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their colleagues, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations (please note that paid overtime does not constitute evidence of dedication to duty beyond normal expectation).
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty or work.

demonstrated leadership, reliability, dependability and teamwork.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (line manager or member of a higher rank) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).‍

Marine Rescue Individual Achievement Award

This award is the highest individual honour one can receive in Marine Rescue. It is presented to a volunteer who has made an exemplary contribution to Marine Rescue in the last 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active, operational member of Marine Rescue Western Australia.
an individual (a group/team of people cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their teammates, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

exceptional dedication to duty or demonstrated outstanding effort during an incident.
achievement in community education or awareness programs.
demonstrated leadership, reliability, dependability and teamwork.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).‍

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award

This award is the highest individual honour one can receive as a Bush Fire Service volunteer. It is presented to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond what is expected of them and made an exceptional contribution in the last 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active member of the Bush Fire Service.
an individual (a group of people a brigade cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their teammates, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations.
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty.
contribution beyond normal expectations to the efficiency and growth of firefighting efforts in WA.
achievement in community education or community based fire prevention programs.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a brigade officer or relevant Local Government delegated supervisor who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

Peter Keillor Award

This award recognises a dedicated State Emergency Service volunteer who has made an exemplary contribution to the service and community, specifically in the last 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

An active member of the Western Australia SES.
An individual (a group of people a unit cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have gone beyond the call of duty in demonstrating a high level of dedication and commitment to the SES, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

Dedication to duty beyond normal expectations.
Involvement in the development or implementation of a SES awareness or prevention program.
Contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness and development of the SES through ingenuity and innovation.
Demonstrated excellence in preparedness, response and safety at an incident.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).‍

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Individual Achievement Award

This award is the highest individual honour for Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services volunteers. It is presented to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond what is expected of them and made an exceptional contribution over the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active member of the Western Australian Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services.
an individual (a group of people a brigade cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their teammates, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations;
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty.
contribution beyond normal expectations to the efficiency and growth of firefighting efforts in WA.

achievement in community education or community based fire prevention programs.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award

This award is the highest individual honour for Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service volunteers. It is presented to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond what is expected of them and made an exceptional contribution over the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be:

an active member of the Western Australian Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.
an individual (a group of people a brigade cannot be nominated for this award).

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited their teammates, DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations;
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty.

contribution beyond normal expectations to the efficiency and growth of firefighting efforts in WA.
achievement in community education or community based fire prevention programs.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

Team awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award

This award acknowledges a volunteer brigade, team or taskforce who together have made a real difference in their community over the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be active members of the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service or Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services to be eligible.

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the teams’ actions have benefited DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations.
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty.
contribution beyond normal expectations to the efficiency and growth of firefighting efforts in WA.
achievement in community education or community based fire prevention programs.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

Marine Rescue Team Achievement Award

This award recognises a group who has excelled in all aspects of volunteering for Marine Rescue in Western Australia. It is presented to a group who together have made an outstanding contribution in the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be active, operational members of Marine Rescue Western Australia.

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the teams’ actions have benefited DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

outstanding rescue or activity.
demonstrated excellence in preparedness, response and safety at an incident.
exceptional dedication to duty to effect an operation.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award

This award recognises a team or group of State Emergency Service volunteers who have collectively served the communities of WA and worked together to complete either a project or significant operational response in the past 12 months.

Eligibility

Nominees must be active members of the Western Australian SES.

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the SES unit or team has initiated a new idea, worked collectively to achieve outstanding results in a particular area or undertaken a community awareness project and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations.
involvement in the development or implementation of a SES awareness or prevention program.
contribution to the efficiency, effectiveness and development of the SES through ingenuity and innovation.
demonstrated excellence in preparedness, response and safety at an incident.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (Brigade, Group or Unit Leader, Area Officer or District Officer) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

DFES Staff Team Achievement Award

This award recognises a team of DFES staff who together have made an outstanding contribution to emergency services in Western Australia in the past 12 months.

‍Eligibility

Nominees must be:

a current DFES corporate staff, operational staff or career firefighters
employed by DFES for a minimum of six months since 31 March 2024.

Criteria

Nominations must outline how the nominee’s actions have benefited DFES and/or the community and address one or more of the following:

dedication to duty beyond normal expectations (please note that paid overtime does not constitute evidence of dedication to duty beyond normal expectation).
kindness, understanding, compassion or courage in the line of duty or work.
demonstrated reliability, dependability and teamwork.
helped develop or implement a new idea or initiative.

To meet the criteria at least one example must be from a project or incident which occurred after 31 March 2024.

Nominations may also include supporting evidence such as a relevant referee statement/s, photos or videos that help address the criteria and will provide further context for the judging panel.

Endorsement

All nominations must include the name of a supervisor (line manager or member of a higher rank) who can endorse and support the nomination claims.

Please note this cannot be the nominator (the person submitting the nomination).

Additional information

Why nominate?

The WAFES Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of DFES staff and volunteers throughout Western Australia. They help define, encourage and reinforce aspirations, ideals and standards by identifying role models in the community.

We give awards to recognise and celebrate those who are helping to achieve a safer State.

People who nominate a successful 2025 WAFES Awards finalist will receive an invitation to the WAFES Awards gala dinner to be held in August.

Who can nominate?

Whether you’re a fellow volunteer, DFES staff member, or member of the community, any Western Australian can nominate an individual or team for a WAFES Award.

Key dates

Nominations open

Monday 3 February

Nominations close

Monday 31 March 2024 at 9am

Judging

Wednesday 16 April to Thursday 1 May

Finalists announced

Monday 19 May

Winners announced

WAFES Awards gala dinner, Friday 29 August

Judging

Judging panels made up of DFES staff, volunteer association representatives, previous WAFES Awards finalists and winners and independent community members review and rate all nominations on a scale of 1 to 10, depending on how the nominee satisfies the criteria.

Up to three finalists can be selected by the judging panel with one of these being the winner.

Prizes

As well as being recognised and celebrated at the WAFES awards gala dinner, finalists and winners receive some great prizes.

Volunteers who are selected as finalists and winners in individual, young person or team awards receive a cash prize.

Individual finalist	$100
Individual winner	$200
Team finalist	$200
Team winner	$300

Winners of the volunteer and staff young person and individual awards also receive an invitation to attend the 2026 AFAC Conference.

Terms and conditions

Click here to view the 2025 WAFES Awards terms and conditions.

Past winners

2024

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award
‍Chais O’Dwyer, Kununurra Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Youth Achievement Award
‍Tristan Rausch, Marine Rescue Geraldton

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award
‍Jack Watson, Tom Price State Emergency Service

DFES Staff Team Achievement Award
‍Asset Design and Fleet Delivery

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award
‍Gary Littlewood and Maxine Burrell, Bassendean State Emergency Service

Firefighting Team Achievement Award
‍Broome Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service‍

Marine Rescue Team Achievement Award
‍Marine Rescue Esperance

DFES Operational Staff Individual Achievement Award
‍Bec Benson

DFES Corporate Staff Individual Achievement Award
‍Kathleen Colgate

Career Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award
‍Mark Papadopoff, Station Officer

Marine Rescue Individual Achievement Award
‍Cameron Bell, Marine Rescue Dampier

Peter Keillor Award
‍Danny Jeater, Swan State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Individual Achievement Award
‍Jessica Jenkins, Marble Bar Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award
‍Tom Kusters, Lancelin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award
‍Anthony Mort, Cuballing/Popanyinning Bush Fire Brigade

2023

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award
‍Zoe Creach, Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

Marine Rescue Youth Achievement Award
‍Marine Rescue Dampier

‍State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award
Anjuli Till, Kalgoorlie-Boulder State Emergency Service

‍DFES Staff Team Achievement Award
‍Community Liaison Unit

‍State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award
‍Southwest / Lower Southwest Vertical Rescue Team

‍Firefighting Team Achievement Award
‍Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

‍Marine Rescue Team Achievement Award
‍Marine Rescue Jurien Bay

‍DFES Operational Staff Individual Achievement Award
‍Simon Miller

‍DFES Corporate Staff Individual Achievement Award
Scott Hares

‍Career Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award
‍Martin Sellar

‍Marine Rescue Individual Achievement Award
Krisma May, Marine Rescue Broome

‍Peter Keillor Award
‍Leonie Briggs, Canine Unit State Emergency Service

‍Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Individual Achievement Award
Alex Espey, SWORD Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

‍Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award
Ian MacGregor, Toodyay Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

‍Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award
Glenys Malatesta, Gelorup Bush Fire Brigade

2022

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award

Ayden Stenton, Glen Forrest Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Youth Achievement Award

James Cotter, Marine Rescue Carnarvon

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award

Cassidy Kempster, Northshore State Emergency Service

Career Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award

Tony Gaynor, Station Officer Rockingham Fire Station

DFES Operational Staff Individual Achievement Award

Peter Thomas, District Officer Fire Capes

DFES Corporate Staff Individual Achievement Award

Lurline Byles, Coordinator Digital Communications

Marine Rescue Individual Achievement Award

Emmie Burton, Marine Rescue Dampier

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award

Edwin Bland, Bridgetown Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award

Colin Nicholson (deceased), Collie State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Individual Achievement Award

Craig Doyle, Broome Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighting Team Achievement Award

Gelorup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Team Achievement Award

Marine Rescue Jurien Bay

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award

SWORD State Emergency Service

2021

Youth Achievement Awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Jay Dwyer, Quinns Rock Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Zac Berglund, Marine Rescue Dampier

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: James Cotter, Carnarvon State Emergency Service

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Individual Achievement Awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Rik Fennell, Joondalup Fire and Rescue Service

DFES Operational Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Andrew Thompson, Lower South West Regional Office

DFES Corporate Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Nicola O'Callaghan, Marine Services

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Alex Williams ESM, Marine Rescue Walpole

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: James Taylor, Broome Regional Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Connie Eikelboom ESM, Armadale State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Simone Conklin, Eucla Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Sheree Lowe, Merredin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

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Team Achievement Awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award: Kalbarri Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Marine Rescue Albany

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Communications Support Unit

2020

Youth Achievement awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Jordan McIntosh, Bunbury Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Thomas Knight, Marine Rescue Port Walcott

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Jeremiah Peters, Mt Barker State Emergency Service

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‍Individual Achievement awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Senior Firefighter Michael Hatfield, Midland Fire and Rescue Service

DFES Operational Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Mark Spatocco, Communications Centre

DFES Corporate Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Shelley Staff, Enterprise Risk Management

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Graham Martin, Marine Rescue Rockingham

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Murray McGregor, Northam Central and Irishtown BFB

Peter Keillor Award: Tania Millar, Mandurah State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: No recipient in 2020

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Melanie McGoldrick, Lancelin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

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Team Achievement awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award: Roleystone Volunteer Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Marine Rescue Coral Bay and Marine Rescue Exmouth

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Newman State Emergency Service

2019

Youth Achievement awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Jarred Kowal, Bunbury Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Nikki Russell, Cockburn Volunteer Marine Rescue

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Alex Corinaldesi, Cockburn State Emergency Service

Individual Achievement awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Gregory Henry, Senior Firefighter, Perth Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Zac Slaughter, Port Hedland Volunteer Marine Rescue

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Ted Rastrick, Borholm Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Simon Davidson, Tom Price State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Hubertus Vink, Halls Creek Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Phillip Leach, Broome Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Team Achievement awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award: Kalgoorlie Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Shark Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Peel/Harvey Recruitment Team

2018

Youth Achievement awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Callum O’Connell, Tom Price Emergency Services Cadet Corp

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: No recipient in 2018

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Sarah Hamilton, Belmont/Victoria Park State Emergency Service

Individual Achievement awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Philip Brandrett, District Officer, Lower South West Regional Office

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Jeff Howe ESM, Volunteer Marine Rescue WA

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Bradley Warr, Dwellingup Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Stephen Faulkner, Wanneroo Joondalup State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Chris Unstead, Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Gyula Bogar, Boyup Brook Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Team Achievement awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award: Tom Price Bush Fire Brigade/Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue Group

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: National Disaster Rescue Challenge WA State Emergency Service Team

2017

Youth Achievement awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: No recipient in 2017

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Jamie Jones, Geraldton Volunteer Search and Rescue

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Brayden Dilley, Kalamunda State Emergency Service

Individual awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Andrew Seuren, Regional Operations Support Officer, South Coastal Regional Office

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Christine Heu, Jurien Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Will Carmody, Cascade Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Robert Palmer, Mundaring State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Richard Oman, Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Warren Schofield, Derby Fire and Rescue Service

Team awards

Firefighting Team Achievement Award: Argyle Irishtown Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Coral Bay Volunteer Sea Search and Rescue

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Esperance State Emergency Service

2016

Youth Achievement awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Struan Graham, Wanneroo Central Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Ryan Godfrey, Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Mary-Therese Shanks, Mandurah State Emergency Service

Individual Achievement awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Stuart Parks, Midland Career Fire and Rescue

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Barb Walton, Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Blake Halford, Gibson Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Keith Squibb, Hedland State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Jack Jones, Onslow Volunteer Emergency Services

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Anthony Crudeli, Mullewa Fire and Rescue Service

Team Achievement awards

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Port Walcott Sea Search and Rescue

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Bunbury State Emergency Service

Firefighting Team Achievement Award: Bremer Bay Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

2015

Youth Achievement awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Matthew Holland, Witchcliffe Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Bush Fire Service

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Adam Farmer, Cadet Mandurah Water Rescue Group

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Kirsten Beidatsch, Mt Barker State Emergency Service

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Individual Achievement awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Martin Cable, Kalgoorlie Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Alex Williams, Walpole Volunteer Marine Rescue Group

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Terri Kowal, Bunbury Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Jane Campbell, Bayswater State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Frazer McGregor and Sandra Lymbery, Coral Bay Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Deirdre Marchese, Kambalda Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

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Team Achievement awards

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Albany Sea Rescue Squad

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Manjimup State Emergency Service

2014

Youth Achievement Awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Kellie Bullen, Broome Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Meggan Miller, Mandurah State Emergency Service

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Individual Achievement Awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Garth Civil, Perth Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Barry Kennewell, Kalbarri Sea Search and Rescue

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Matthew Thompson, Boddington Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Steve Cable ESM, Kalbarri State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Kenn McLeod, Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Stephen Manning, Cue Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

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Team Achievement Awards

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Karratha and Roebourne State Emergency Service Units

2013

Youth Achievement Awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Matthew Bartels, Morangup Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Iesha Gaitskell, Carnarvon Volunteer Sea Rescue Group

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Melusha Robson, Communications Support Unit

Individual Achievement Awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: John Landwehr, JAFFA Program

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Roger Martin, Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: David Hasted, Ivanhoe Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Martin Hale, Bayswater State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: Laurie Hull, Tambellup Volunteer Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Darren Smith, Wagin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

Team Achievement Awards

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Shark Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Bayswater State Emergency Service Bike Team

2012

Youth Achievement Awards

Firefighting Youth Achievement Award: Joshua Lourenco, Bassendean Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Nathan Ramage, South Coogee Bush Fire Brigade

Marine Rescue Award for Youth Achievement or Contribution to Youth Development: Busselton Volunteer Sea Rescue Group

State Emergency Service Youth Achievement Award: Ben Gardiner, Busselton State Emergency Service

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Individual Achievement Awards

Career Fire and Rescue Service Award: Geoffrey O’Day, Osborne Park Fire and Rescue Service

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution: Merry Hide, Leeman Marine Rescue

Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award: Peter Summers, Dongara/Irwin South Bush Fire Brigade

Peter Keillor Award: Keith Drayton, Cockburn State Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Award: John Iffla, Bremer Bay Volunteer Emergency Service

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Award: Maxine O’Connell and Christopher O’Connell, Tom Price Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

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Team Achievement Awards

Marine Rescue Award for Outstanding Group Operations: Broome Volunteer Sea Rescue Group

State Emergency Service Team Achievement Award: Kununurra State Emergency Service

If you have any questions about the awards please email eventsandawards@dfes.wa.gov.au.

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