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NSW Proud of Maritime Medal Winners

Media Release - 25 November 2010

NSW Proud of Maritime Medal Winners

NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn today presented seven NSW Maritime Medals aboard the Tall Ship James Craig at the official 2010 Maritime Medal.

Mr Dunn said the NSW Maritime Medal was designed to acknowledge those who made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the maritime community.

Maritime Medals have been awarded in three categories – Safety, Environment and Community. These recipients were chosen by panel, which included independents, from 25 worthy candidates.

This year’s recipients are:

Mr Arthur ‘George’ Tedds for his involvement in marine rescue since becoming a radio watch operator at Camden Haven over 22 years ago;
Some 600 Sydney Heritage Fleet volunteers for their more than 100,000 hours of recorded volunteer time to ensure maintenance of the best collection of active historic vessels in Australia;
Mr Robert Dyer for initiating the Broughton Island Marine Radio Base which has provided direct communication during emergency situations since 2004;
Mr Neil Grieves for his many years of unselfish contribution and service to recreational boating in the Shoal Bay area;
The Broken Hill Speed Boat Club for creating and maintaining a recreational space in the far west of NSW for boating enthusiasts since 1961;
Mr John Winning for extraordinary service and support to the boating, and in particular, the sailing community; and
Mr Alan Lucas for his commitment to promoting safe navigation through decades of work in publishing.

“Each year people do things that benefit others in the maritime community,” Mr Dunn said.

“This award scheme provides an opportunity to recognise these role models.”

Mr Dunn said Maritime Medals are awarded each year for exemplary environmental work, or other activities to make the oceans and waterways safer, cleaner or more accessible.

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