NSW Maritime Medal

About the NSW Maritime Medal

The NSW Maritime Medal is awarded for outstanding and sustained contributions by individuals or organisations to the maritime community in NSW. The award presents the opportunity to highlight the importance of safe and responsible boating practices, and encourage safe boating participation in communities across NSW.

The NSW Maritime Medal is awarded every two years by the Minister . The nomination process is managed by the Centre for Maritime Safety with the Maritime Medal Selection Committee comprising of Maritime Advisory Council members as well as TfNSW representatives.

Nomination process and eligibility

Eligible nominees can be either a person or group who demonstrate an outstanding and sustained effort or contribution to improve the safety or marine environment for the benefit of the boating or maritime community in NSW.

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NSW Maritime Medallists for 2023

Kevin Hill – Safety Medal

Kevin Hill was the recipient of the Safety Medal as part of the NSW Maritime Medals for 2023. This award recognises Kevin’s outstanding and sustained effort in promoting safety for the maritime community of NSW.

Kevin has been a devoted volunteer with Marine Rescue NSW for more than 10 years where he has served as a rescue vessel skipper on many occasions and by providing leadership to fellow members as Unit Commander.  His role has proven to be an effective advocate for safe boating behaviour, building local connections to educate boaters in and around the waters of Jervis Bay, participating in multiple search and rescue operations and through countless hours of crew mentoring and training to assist in obtaining certification in maritime operations.  

Kevin was also instrumental in the championing of two new Marine Rescue watercraft and a new radio base for the area as the unit had outgrown its facilities.

William Blakeman – Community Medal

William Blakeman was the recipient of the Community Medal as part of the NSW Maritime Medals for 2023. This award recognises William’s outstanding and sustained contribution to the boating and maritime community.

William has made significant contributions to maritime safety where he has been an indispensable member of Marine Rescue NSW as a Training officer and Unit Commander for many years. His role has proved instrumental in ensuring crew cohesiveness and safety through countless hours training and drilling crew at the helm of Marine Rescue vessels.

William was previously awarded both the Bega Valley Shire Community Service Medallion and Emergency Services Medal in recognition of his skills and dedication towards emergency services and saving lives on the water.

Past recipients

Year

Recipient

Category

2021Eric TaylorCommunity
2021Ian BakerSafety

2019

Colin McQueen

Community

2017

Mike Jarvin

Community

2017

Chris Mitchell

Safety

2015

Captain Tim Swales

Community

2015

David Lyall

Community

2015

Peter Hunter

Safety

2014

Clive Wilson

Safety

2014

Robert Basham

Community

2014

Greg McNeill

Education

2011

Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue

Community

2011

Peter Phillipson

Community

2011

Rear Admiral (ret) Tony Hunt AO

Community

2011

Michael O’Connor

Safety

2010

Alan Lucas

Community and Safety

2010

Neil Grieves

Community and Safety

2010

George Tedds

Community and Safety

2010

Bob Dyer

Community, Safety and Environment

2010

John Winning

Community

2010

Volunteers of the Sydney Heritage Fleet

Community

2010

Broken Hill Speed Boat Club

Community

2009

Bill Joselin

Community

2009

Andy Munns

Community

2009

Ronald Thomson

Community

2009

Commodore Michael Stringer

Community

2009

John McCloskey

Community

2009

Robert Albert

Community

2009

John Garaty

Community and Environment

2009

AVCP Squadron Commodore Bruce Mitchell

Community, Safety and Environment

2009

Kenneth Fletcher

Safety

2009

Patricia Fayers

Safety

2009

Norm George Smith

Safety

2007/08

Ron Isaacs

Community

2007/08

Paul Helmore

Community

2007/08

David Johnston

Community

2007/08

William Arthur Dreckmeyer

Safety

2007/08

Norman Muir Grant

Safety

2007/08

Matthew O’Grady

Community and Safety

2007/08

Shoalhaven Marine Rescue Assoc

Community and Safety

2006

Captain Ken Edwards

Community

2006

Timothy Hone

Community

2006

Keith Horne

Community

2006

George Neilson

Community

2006

Ronald Young

Community

2006

David Pescud

Community

2006

Ian Kiernan

Environment

2006

Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol
Ulladulla Division

Safety

2006

Geoffrey Shelton

Safety

2006

Robert Toyer

Safety

2006

Stuart McKenzie

Safety

2006

Bob and Janet Foster

Safety and Community

2006

Robert Goodacre

Safety and Community

2006

Peter Goadby

Safety, Community and Environment

2006

Lady Wakehurst crew

Safety, Community and Environment