Administrator Award recipients announced, celebrated for service
Seven NT Police, Fire and Emergency Service personnel have been awarded for commitment, dedication and leadership in Top End communities.
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Fighting fires, working within communities, and providing assistance during times of need, seven frontline workers have been celebrated for their services to the NT.
Recognised at the 2024 Administrator Awards on Thursday evening, Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service personnel were awarded for commitment, dedication and leadership in Top End communities.
Emergency Services Employee or Volunteer of the Year Award winner Lee Webb said there was no greater reward than helping the community.
Unit leader of the Nhulunbuy Volunteer Unit, Mr Webb said he’d been with NT Emergency Services for five years and to receive the award was a privilege.
“There’s a lot to get out of volunteering, helping the community during times of need, and not in times of need too, it’s all about building community spirit,” Mr Webb said.
Joining Mr Webb in the spotlight was NT Fire and Rescue’s Dwayne Jones, who received Auxiliary or Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, and Anna Stephan, who was awarded Career Firefighter of the Year.
Ms Stephan is currently acting station officer at the Alice Springs Fire Station and said it was the best job in the world.
“I’m extremely humbled, I honestly didn’t believe it when I received the phone call, it’s just a great honour… I’m really happy to be taking this award back to Alice Springs,” Ms Stephan said.
Also awarded were three police officers, and Billy Williams who was presented with Aboriginal Liaison Officer of the Year.
School-based police officer at Nhulunbuy High School, Kyrra Wilson, was awarded Police Officer of the Year; Terence Obieta received Police Auxiliary of the Year; and the recipient of Aboriginal Community Police Officer of the Year was Rodney Baird.
Growing up in East Arnhem Land and now working there as a local police officer, Mr Baird said he played an important role in working with the community.
“It’s about letting the community know that police are there to help and sort of be the bridge between two worlds,” Mr Baird said.
“My family’s proud, I’m proud… I had the chance of working back at my homeland and I’m just so proud, seeing the smiles on family’s faces and I’m sure they’ll be overwhelmed with this award as well.”
NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy celebrated the achievement too.
“Congratulations, what a fantastic achievement and what great recognition for the hard work and tireless efforts across the territory,” he said.
“I’m really proud of you all… it’s an amazing achievement.
“I thank you so much for your service, it’s really lovely.”
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