Call Out Club 

The Sturt SES Call Out Club is a reward and recognition program that was proposed to our Unit Management Committee (UMC) by a new member in 2017.

The UMC discussed the idea and decided to implement it in late 2018 with members receiving a gift based on the number of career call outs they have attended for the Unit, all gifts being a piece of equipment that our volunteers would benefit from however items that they will rarely buy for themselves.

100 call outs see members chose from premium helmet torch or premium chainsaw gloves, 500 call outs our volunteers are awarded a Leatherman Multitool, 1000 call outs our dedicated volunteers that reach this milestone receive a Sturt SES 1000 Call Out Club glass trophy with their name on it.

*Volunteers career call out attendance statistics are calculated only for members who were active member at November 2018.

**Past members are shown in italics

Jarrod Munro Award

The Jarrod Munro Award is named in honour of Jarrod Munro who was a serving member of Sturt when he suddenly passed away in 2012, the award identifies and recognises a Unit members’ outstanding effort and selfless contributions of time to the Sturt Unit which extends above and beyond everyday operational duties.

To receive this award, a member must support, reinforce the values of the Unit, exhibit a high level of commitment, initiative, cooperation and dedication to the Sturt SES Unit as a whole.

Recipients of this honour must demonstrate an attitude of excellence, teamwork and go above and beyond the expectations of everyday operational duties.

The Jarrod Munro Award was previously awarded quarterly until early 2021 when it moved to a revised process. Nominations are to be voted on by the Unit Leadership Group. The recipient’s name will be engraved on a perpetual trophy that resides on the Unit’s honour wall.

5 year meritorious certificate (SASES)

This certificate is awarded in recognition of 5 years diligent and active service completed entirely within SASES by volunteer and staff members of the Service.

10 Year Long Service Medal (SASES)

This medal is awarded in recognition of 10 years diligent and active service completed entirely within SASES by volunteer and staff members of the Service.

A Bar to the Medal may be awarded after the completion of each additional 10 years of qualifying service

John Keene Honour Board

The Sturt Unit Honour Board is named after the late John Keene, John was a well respected member of the Happy Valley SES Unit (now Sturt) who gave endless hours to the Unit and his local community and held various roles over his many years of committed service.

National Medal

The National Medal recognises long and diligent service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster.

This includes government organisations such as ambulance, correctional, emergency, fire and police forces, and voluntary organisations such as lifesaving or search and rescue groups.

The National Medal is Australia’s most awarded civilian medal.

Emergency Service Medals (ESM)

The Emergency Services Medal (ESM) is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian emergency service, and people who are involved in emergency management, training or education. The medal was introduced in 1999, and recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "ESM".

Awards are made by the Governor-General, on the nomination of the responsible minister in each state or territory, and at the federal level.

Ministerial Commendation

The Ministerial Commendation recognises significant effort, bravery or service and is awarded for "meritorious or courageous action".  The commendation is a framed certificate and lapel pin.

While it is recognised that most members of Emergency Services deserve recognition for their contributions, these Awards are intended for the few individuals who have gone that "extra mile".  Years of service alone is not normally sufficient justification for an Award.  Their personal contribution should in some way be considered to be truly extraordinary.

Acts of bravery are also considered for either Award.

Star Award

In 2016, the Star Award was renamed to the Jarrod Munro Award. The Star award was given to members who's commitment was going above and beyond in effort and commitment to Sturt unit.