Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has marked her birthday in 2021 by recognising the commitment and dedication of the many public servants who have served the people of Australia over and above the call of duty in the past year and beyond.
Her Majesty’s awards, presented by the Order of Australia, were unveiled for the public in Canberra earlier this week by the Governor-General, General David Hurley on her behalf.
Staff members of the Australian Capital Territory Public Service recognised and honoured by the Queen on her birthday included:
AMBULANCE SERVICE MEDAL (ASM)
Joel Powell ASM
Mr Powell commenced with the ACT Ambulance Services in March 2008 after initially undertaking his ambulance training with the Queensland Ambulance Service.
During this time he has shown dedication and leadership to the ACT Ambulance Service and his colleagues through his role as a Duty Officer, Peer Support Officer and a training facilitator.
Powell brings credit to the ACT Ambulance Service in all aspects of his work.
AUSTRALIAN FIRE SERVICE MEDAL (ASFM)
Paul Flynn AFSM
Superintendent (SUPT) Flynn commenced with the then ACT Fire Brigade on 31 October 1997 as a recruit in College 23.
During SUPT Flynn’s 23 years of service he has worked across a range of operational and portfolio areas in ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) and has consistently displayed diligence and dedication in the safety, education, mentoring and training of firefighters.
EMERGENCY SERVICES MEDAL (ESM)
James Montgomery ESM
Mr Montgomery has demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment and made an invaluable contribution to the community as an active volunteer with the ACT State Emergency Service (ACTSES) for more than 23 years.
During this period of distinguished service he has directly contributed to the ongoing development of the ACTSES into the highly regarded organisation it is today.
