Volunteers recognized for service - The Young Witness

A number of Young State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers were recognised for their service to the community during a special presentation at the weekend.

The presentation was held at the Young SES headquarters where the volunteers were presented with SES Field and Operational Skill awards, and their five, 10, 15 and 35 year awards and medals.

Among the guests who attended were NSW SES assistant commissioner Andrew Edwards, NSW SES acting region controller for the Southern Highlands Kevin Anderson, mayor Stuart Freudenstein and other emergency service representatives such as Young Police Inspector Ashley Holmes and Young Fire and Rescue NSW captain Don Smyth.

Cr Freudenstein presented SES Field and Operational Skill awards to Mikayla Fisher, Bec Sheaff, Brad Britt, Colin Oliver, John Warren, Jean Keogh, Lyn Dray, Colleen Clancy and Barrie Miller.

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ABOVE: Mayor Stuart Freudenstein congratulated John Warren for his 10 years of service, presenting him with a long service medal. John was also presented with a five-year award. (sespres017)