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17 April 2007
New South Wales Employers of ADF Reserves recognised 
The New South Wales Fire Brigade has been recognised for its contribution to the Australian Defence Force Reserves. The NSW Fire Brigade has been presented with the State Employer of the Year Award at a ceremony onboard HMAS Melbourne, at Garden Island.
The event organised by the NSW Committee of the Defence Reserves Support Council recognises employers who have supported their Reservist employees with workplace policies that allow them to render Defence service.
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Captain Garren Hamilton is presented with his Prince of Wales Award by Major General Neil Wilson AM, RFD (Assistant Chief of the Defence Force Reserves)

Flying Officer Simon Carroll accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Transport, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

Major Ian Pattingale accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Denison College - Bathurst High Campus, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

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Steve McDonald accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Muswellbrook Shire Council, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

Christine Thomas accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Condon Associates, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

Paul Gatt accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Force Fire and Safety, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

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Michael Redrup accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Wyong Shire Council, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

Andrew De Vries accepts Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Contenental Ace Pty Ltd, presented by Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas AM, CSC, RAN (Fleet Commander Australia)

Ken Sullivan accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Wollondilly Shire Council, presented by Brigadier Craig Williams (Commander 5th Brigade)

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Dennis Willis accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of NSW Ambulance Service, Dubbo, presented by Brigadier Craig Williams (Commander 5th Brigade)

Jan Capes accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of EDS Australia, presented by Brigadier Craig Williams (Commander 5th Brigade)

Councillor Robert Bell accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Local Government and Shires, presented by Brigadier Craig Williams (Commander 5th Brigade)

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Ian Kingham with Reservist/Employee Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip Pollard accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Sony DADC, presented by Air Commodore Brian Plenty (Commander Air Lift Group)

Eduard Haegel accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Mt Arthur Coal, presented by Air Commodore Brian Plenty (Commander Air Lift Group)

David Ross with Reservist/Employee Sapper Minh Hiep Tran accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Bowdens Group Australia, presented by Air Commodore Brian Plenty (Commander Air Lift Group)

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Maureen O'Neil with Reservist/Employee Private Daniel Campan accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Sutherland Leisure Centre, presented by Air Commodore Brian Plenty (Commander Air Lift Group)Katherine Curie with Reservist/Employee Corporal John Gardner accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Tafe NSW Chullora Campus, presented by Air Commodore Brian Plenty (Commander Air Lift Group)Steve Rodwell with Reservist/Employee Lieutenant Greg Urquhart accepts Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Coffs Harbour Health Campus, presented by Air Commodore Brian Plenty (Commander Air Lift Group)



2 June 2006
Defence honours each of the following organisations
Southern Cross University More
Reserve Bank of Australia More
Pfizer Australia  More
NSW Ambulance Service  More
Metcash Trading  More
Energy Australia  More
Di Prinzio Cosettini  More
Newcastle Air Conditioning Firm  More
Bias Boating  More
NSW Roads & Traffic Authority  More

23 May 2006
NSW Reservists employers recognised
More than 20 NSW employers will be recognised for their support of the Australian Defence Force Reserves at a ceremony tonight at Parliament House, Sydney  More

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Employer of the Year - Government >> Ambulance Service of NSW - Northern Division
The Hon Sandy Macdonald - Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Superindendant Allan Loudfoot - Northern Divisional Manager the Ambulance Service of NSW, Captain Andrew Kfoury - Bravo Company 2IC 2/17 Royal NSW Regiment

Employer of the Year 2006 - Large Business >> Commonwealth Bank of Australia
The Hon Sandy Macdonald - Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, Mr Andrew Corbett - the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, LTCOL Graham Stewart - Commanding Officer 1/15 Royal NSW Lancers.

State Employer Support Awards >> Energy Australia
Major General Neil Wilson - Assistant Chief of the Defence Force Reserves, Mr Darren Robinson - Energy Australia, Corporal Andrew Stennings - 8 Combat Support Services Battalion.

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State Employer Support Awards >> Southern Cross University
Major General Neil Wilson - Assistant Chief of the Defence Force Reserves, Mrs Phyllis Waters - Director Human Resources Southern Cross University, Captain Scott Hahn - 2 Health Services Battalion, Sergeant John Waddell - 41 Royal NSW Regiment.

Certificate of Appreciation >> Sydney Water
Commodore Craig Kerr - Commander Surface Combatant Group, Mr Michael Kenney - Sydney Water, Corporal Greg Searle - 142 Signal Squadron.

Certificate of Appreciation >> Pfizer Australia
Air Commodore Glen Steed - Commander Air Lift Group, Louise Burton - Pfizer Australia, Captain Adrian Dolahenty - Headquarters 8th Brigade.

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Certificate of Appreciation >> Metcash Trading
Commodore Craig Kerr - Commander Surface Combatant Group, David Johnston - Metcash Trading, Private Michael Sammut - 8 Combat Support Services Battalion.

Certificate of Appreciation >> Sydney Water
Commodore Craig Kerr - Commander Surface Combatant Group, Mr Michael Kenney - Sydney Water, Corporal Greg Searle - 142 Signal Squadron.

Certificate of Recognition >> Club Marine Pty Ltd
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Mr James Skeen - Club Marine Pty Ltd, Sergeant Michael Johnstone - Joint Movement Control Office.

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Certificate of Recognition >> Bruce Archard Electrical and Air Conditioning
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Mr Bruce Archard - Bruce Archard Electrical and Air Conditioning, Sapper Luke Archard - 8 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Certificate of Recognition >> Di Prinzio Cossettini
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Sapper Mick Vidot - 8 Combat Engineer Regiment.

Certificate of Recognition >> Roads and Traffic Authority Hunter Region
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Mr Robert Handley - Roads and Traffic Authority Hunter Region, Captain Dave Cullen - 8 Combat Engineer Regiment.

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Certificate of Recognition >> Blue Mountains District ANZAC Hospital
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Lieutenant Alison Zilko - Naval Reserve Initial Entry Training Team, Mr Kevin Hedge - Sydney West Area Health Service.

Certificate of Recognition >> Allianz TMF
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Mr David Bacon - Allianz TMF, Lieutenant Michael Adamantidis - Naval Reserve Initial Entry Training Team.

Certificate of Recognition >> Bias Boating Pty Ltd
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Mr Jason McManus - Bias Boating Pty Ltd, Private Dwyer-Gray - 7 Field Regiment.

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Certificate of Recognition >> Reserve Bank of Australia
Major General Ian Flawith - Commander of the 2nd Division, Mr Frank Campbell - Assistant Governor, Corporate Services, Reserve Bank of Australia, Warrant Officer Class One John Balfour - Headquarters 8th Brigade.