QFES Honours and Awards 2016

Commissioner’s Unit Citation

Certificate design The Commissioner’s Unit Citation is a citation bar which is presented to each member of the unit who is nominated for the award. It also includes a framed certificate (A3 size) identifying the unit awarded and a short citation statement outlining the actions being acknowledged. Each member of the unit also will receive a smaller sized certificate (A5 size). Insignia design The Commissioner’s Unit Citation consists of a 32mm width ribbon with seven vertical bands utilising the colours of red, royal blue and white. The ribbon is encased within a gold surround with symbolic flames running around the parameter. In the centre is a gold firefighter’s helmet and crossed axes. NOTE: This Citation is being updated to reflect the QFES crest.

The Commissioner’s Unit Citation is a high level award for recognising outstanding professionalism and/or remarkable proficiency by a Unit or Group. Actions that may be recognised will include delivering high quality services on behalf of QFES at significant events and providing high levels of specialised skill. Each member of the Unit being recognised will be named in the Unit Citation. Eligibility All members of the QFES workforce, paid and volunteer, are eligible for nomination for this award. Insignia design

QFES Honours and Awards

Nominations are to be made on an Executive Briefing Note (EBN) to the QFES Honours and Awards Committee with appropriate supporting documentation. The Committee will review the nomination and progress for consideration of the Commissioner, QFES. The final outcome of the nomination will be advised in due course.

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