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 |
2021 | Eric Taylor | Community |
2021 | Ian Baker | Safety |
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 | 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 |