(left to right): Emerging Leadership award recipients Katy Millard and Kylie Davis with Acting Chief Officer, Gavin Thompson
The 2022 Spirit of CFA Awards ceremony honoured outstanding achievements of CFA members across the state.
The awards were presented to CFA members across a variety of categories, ranging from community engagement to innovation, for individuals and teams alike.
The Spirit of CFA Awards recognise significant contributions made by CFA members to both the organisation and their local communities across the state.
Chief Executive Officer Natalie MacDonald said she was pleased to be able to recognise so many people who have made contributions which make a real difference. There were many wonderful nominations, which demonstrate the value CFA members give back to the community.
“Hearing about the accomplishments of our nominees was tremendously humbling. Meeting and recognising our winners confirms the significance of CFA in the community and the principles we stand for,” Ms MacDonald said.
"While all award winners are deserving of praise, I'd like to give Emma Conway, who received the inaugural Excellence in Leadership Award, a special note. Emma demonstrates exemplary leadership and truly embodies the Spirit of CFA.”
Acting Chief Officer Gavin Thompson congratulated the recipients and finalists on their significant contributions and outstanding achievements.
“CFA is incredibly proud of its members, and it is great to see our members recognised for their contributions to both our organisation and local communities,” A/CO Thompson said.
“Their dedication and effort are essential to assisting us in achieving our mission, which is to protect lives and property.”
Images courtesy Blair Dellemijn - Uniform Photography
Excellence in Inclusion and Fairness Award
2020 Individual Award
Joint Winner: Peter Green – Hamilton Fire Brigade
Joint Winner: Terry Heafield – District 4 Headquarters
Highly Commended: the late Michael Daws - South Wangaratta Fire Brigade
2020 Team Award
Winners: Travis Ledger, Clayton Henderson, Emma Cleal, Simon Williamson, Tim Loffler, Bernie Reynolds, Emma Williamson, Rick Robl – Killawarra Brigade Management Team
2022 Team Award
Winners: Christina Hanger, Lauren Young, Chris Barber, Lisa MacKenzie – Community Engagement Transformation Team
2022 Individual Award
Winner: Liam Gallagher – Epping Fire Brigade
Highly Commended: Luke Tyler-Maclean – Kallista-The Patch Fire Brigade
Commended: Emma Avery – Mannerim Fire Brigade
2022 Team Award
Winners: Angela Cook, Kelly Stoner, Ellisa Bourne – Preparing Vulnerable People Project Team
2022 Individual Award
Winner: Nigel Swinn – South East Region
Excellence in Interagency or Group Co-operation
2020 Individual Award
Winner: Mark Roberts – Cobden Fire Brigade
Highly Commended: Peter Dymond – Heyfield Fire Brigade
Commended: Lachlan Gales – Wangaratta North Fire Brigade
Excellence in Community Engagement
2020 Individual Award
Joint Winner: Jo Hardy – Yellingbo Fire Brigade
Joint Winner: Philip Rees – Baddaginnie Fire Brigade
Highly Commended: Angela Cook – CFA Headquarters
2022 Team Award
Winners: Amanda Maglaras, Danny Gordon, Peter Stephens – District 5 and 6 Community Education Team
(left to right): Acting Deputy Chief Officer Glenn Pröbstl, Commander Emma Conway and CEO Natalie MacDonald-
(left to right): Peter Clarkson, Acting Chief Officer Gavin Thompson and Paul Spinks
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Mia Farrah from Ballarat Centre of Music & the Arts
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Acting Chief Officer, Gavin Thompson
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CFA Colour Party