QFES Honours and Awards 2016

Public Service Medal

The Public Services Medal (PSM) recognises outstanding service of employees across the Commonwealth, state, territory and local governments. The sole criterion for the award of the PSM is outstanding public service. ‘Outstanding service’ could be shown through: • ongoing service excellence to the public or to external and internal clients • innovation in program, project or policy development • leadership, including as a member of a team • achievement of more efficient processes, improved productivity or enhanced service delivery. The PSM is awarded for extraordinary achievement throughout the public sector and is considered a higher-level award in the Australian Honours System. Eligibility Members of the QFES workforce, paid and volunteer, other than those eligible for the AFSM, may be nominated for this award. Insignia design The Public Service Medal is a circular nickel- silver medal ensigned with a Federation Star. The front of the medal shows an inner circle with four planetary gears spaced equally around a sun gear. It is surrounded by the words ‘Public Service’. An outer circle shows 36 human figures symbolising a range of occupations and activities. The back of the medal displays a wreath of mimosa surround the inscription ‘For Outstanding Service’. The ribbon features the national colours of green and gold in a vertical striped pattern.

Official Australian Honours and Awards

The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services will call for PSM nominations twice yearly to coincide with Australia Day and national Queen’s Birthday celebrations. Nominations are to be made on the PSM Nomination Form and submitted to the QFES Honours and Awards Committee with appropriate supporting documentation. The Committee will review the nomination and progress for Commissioner, QFES endorsement where deemed to meet the required standard. An endorsed nomination is escalated for the support of the Minister of Police, Fire and Emergency Services and the Premier of Queensland prior to submission to the Governor-General’s office in Canberra. The final outcome of nominations will not be known until an official announcement has been released by the Governor-General’s office on the official day of celebration. More information and forms

Nominations

• Public Service Medal information page • Public Service Medal nomination form

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