Emergency Services Community Awards
The 'Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards' (RESCA) recognize emergency service personnel who have gone above and beyond their call of duty, embodying Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”
RESCA is a community-nominated award, meaning recipients are selected based on their reputation and contributions as seen through the eyes of their local communities. The awards are presented in New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria.
Currently the awards are held annually in ACT, NSW and Victoria with the national award ceremony at Government House Canberra
State Awards
To go to the state or Region Website click on map below:
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Victoria
Shoalhaven
Paid or Volunteer
The nominee must be member of one of the Emergency Service Agencies in a paid (employee) or unpaid (volunteer) capacity and will be judged on:
Community service over and above the call of normal duties that best exemplifies Rotary’s motto of Service Above Self (i.e. community involvement when they are not working in their normal roles).
Personal attributes
Contribution to their organisation
Consider
What Agency does the nominee serve in as an employee (paid member) either full-time or part-time; or as an unpaid member (i.e. volunteer)?
Does the person you are nominating...
- have regular contact with their local community? Do they assist with identifying priorities in their area of expertise or responsibility?
- offer visible reassurance and improve the quality of life in their community?
- have evidence of personal and/or professional achievement (certificates, etc.)?
- demonstrate excellence in community service?
- taken on any additional duties above and beyond their normal role within the Agency? Examples might include: mentoring, peer support, family support for colleagues, etc.
- display exemplary ethical behaviour and integrity?
- possess leadership qualities and team building skills?
- seen by the community as a valuable asset in the life of the local community
Winners & Finalists
A Winner of these Awards previously as a Volunteer of the Year and/or Officer in Paid Capacity is ineligible to be nominated.
A Finalist in these Awards, is ineligible to be nominated again within a period of 5 years.
A Nominee not selected as a finalist can be nominated again in the following year.
Awards Ceremony - each finalist must attend at the Awards Ceremony to accept the Award in person.
Judging
A panel of Rotarians will judge the awards across Canberra who are independent judges. Their decisions will be based purely on information you provide.
Who can Nominate?
Anyone can nominate a person for the awards (self-nominations excepted) – as long as you are able to put together a submission, you are welcome to submit a nomination. It is often valuable to collaborate with friends, colleagues or the Emergency Services Agency where your nominee is a member or appointed. This will allow you to gather any additional information to strengthen your submission.
Nominations
Criteria
National Patron
Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia