Graham Symes (2nd from left in photo)For being instrumental in establishing and conducting the Traffic Offenders Program.

The Premier of New South Wales, Bob Carr, recently invited emergency service representatives to higher Government House to participate in the inaugural presentation of the NSW Premier’s Emergency Award.

This new award has been developed to acknowledge the significant contributions made by individual members or special units to the community or their organisation.

The Ambulance Service was represented by CEO Greg Rochford, General Manager, Operations Steve Whinfield, Sydney Divisional Manager Eric Marks and myself.

The following nominees were recognised by the Premier for their contributions and were the inaugural recipients of this Award.