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On Jan 19, 2021

Recognition of our volunteers

Congratulations to all our Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, whose remarkable service to the community has been honoured with a Special Commendation in the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Thank you to the Centre for Volunteering for recognising the critical role of all volunteers in building strong, cohesive and resilient communities.

Centre CEO Gemma Rygate said the Special Commendation was in recognition of the outstanding contributions of Marine Rescue volunteers and particularly for their role in saving lives and supporting communities across NSW in 2020.

Commissioner Stacey Tannos and Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking radio operator David Fairlie show off our Commendation.

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