QFES Honours and Awards 2016

National Medal

Insignia design The National Medal is a circular bronze medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The front of the medal features the Commonwealth Coat of Arms in a recessed circle. The rim of the medal carries the inscription ‘The National Medal’. The back of the medal is plain. The ribbon features 15 alternating gold and blue vertical stripes.

For individuals who have defence force service, the following may be applicable: • Defence service (including

reserves) may be taken into account, as long as it has not been counted towards a Defence Long Service Medal. towards a Defence Long Service Medal and subsequent clasps if eligible. Only service that

• Defence service must count

cannot be counted towards the Defence Long Service Medal and clasps may be included as eligible service for a National Medal. A Clasp to the Medal may be awarded if: (a) the member has been awarded the Medal; and (b) the member has served an additional –

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(i) single period of 10 years; or (ii) periods that, in total, amount to 10 years; and

(c) a recommendation has been made for the award by an applicable chief officer.

QFES eligibility QFES firefighting

staff (including auxiliary firefighters), communications staff and volunteers that meet the national eligibility criteria above can nominate or be nominated for this award. In the case of a person who commenced service under the age of 18, the Commissioner, QFES must be able to certify that the person was an active member of the organisation on and from the first day of employment.

Nominations will be called for twice yearly, to be collated by each respective Assistant Commissioner or Executive Director, QFES. Valid nominations are submitted to the Honours and Awards Team to ensure they meet the required standard with integrity checks conducted before being progressed for Commissioner, QFES endorsement prior to submission to the Governor-General’s office in Canberra. The final outcome of the nomination will be advised in due course. More information and forms

Nominations

• National Medal information page • National Medal nomination form

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