NSW SES assistant commissioner and director of regions west, Scott Hanckel, officially presented awards to the volunteers for their long service ranging from five years to 30 with the NSW SES. 

In handing over the awards, Mr Hanckel, thanked the volunteers for their outstanding work on behalf of the community.

“These awards are in recognition of the diligent service shown by these members who have dedicated many years to volunteering for the community,” he said.

Those receiving awards from Moree were Jason Bone, Joanne Williams, Roger Leov, Kam Wheeler, Dennis Humphries, Des Hurst and Elmer Knobel 

“While all volunteers in the NSW SES show an extraordinary level of commitment to their communities, award presentations such as these provide special recognition to those volunteers whose accumulated wisdom and experience is irreplaceable. 

“It is a fantastic achievement that the region’s volunteers are being awarded with long service awards. There is obviously a huge wealth of knowledge in the NSW SES in the North West Region.

NSW SES Acting Region Controller, Andrew Galvin also acknowledged the hard work and dedication of each volunteer who received their awards.

“One of the strengths of the NSW SES is the great team spirit and friendships that develop and this strength sees volunteers staying with the service for many years,” he said.

Mr Hanckel and Mr Galvin also presented National Medals and Clasps to several members recognising their long and diligent service to the safety of the public. 

Moree Plains Shire Council Mayor Katrina Humphries joined the ceremony along with NSW SES members and their families, in support to volunteers from their local communities. 

Cr Humphries said she was delighted to note the local experiences the members were recognised for was invaluable as “their local knowledge and familiarity of their community has been built over those many years”.