The eight Rotary Clubs in the Macarthur area – Camden, Campbelltown, Gregory Hills Next-Gen, Ingleburn, Macarthur Sunrise, Narellan, Picton and Wollondilly North are pleased to announce the 2026  “Rotary Clubs of Macarthur First Responders Awards”

ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Rotary Clubs of Macarthur First Responders Awards recognise first responders in both paid and volunteer positions in the Macarthur area.

In keeping with Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self”, the Awards acknowledge community service of:

·      Fire and Rescue New South Wales

·      New South Wales Ambulance

·      New South Wales Rural Fire Service

·      New South Wales State Emergency Service

The agency winners will automatically go forward as nominees for the respective category in the State awards program – Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA).

THE AWARDS PROCESS

Service personnel can be nominated by colleagues, Rotarians and members of the general public. Nominations close Wednesday 18 February 2026

Nominations can be submitted by completing the online Nomination form

A panel of independent judges will then assess nominees on the following key criterion:

Community service over and above the call of normal duties, which best exemplifies Rotary’s motto of ‘Service Above Self’

The Awards consist of two levels:

• • Four Agency Winners

    • • Fire and Rescue New South Wales

      • New South Wales Ambulance

      • New South Wales Rural Fire Service

      • New South Wales State Emergency Service

• Macarthur First Responder of the Year

  • • Volunteer

    • Salaried

2026 SCHEDULE

• Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Nominations close

• Thursday 19 February 2026 - Finalists contacted

• Wednesday 25 March 2026 - Awards Ceremony with family, friends, Rotarians and community members. Venue: West Leagues Club Campbelltown.

For questions about nominations, can be sent via email to: macarthurrotaryclubs@gmail.com

Click here for the Nomination form