Emergency Services Medal (ESM)
The ESM recognises distinguished service provided by members of an Australian emergency service, including the SES.
Announcements of ESM recipients is conducted twice a year, being the Australia Day Honours List in January and Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June however, nominations can be submitted any time during the year via the DFES Rewards and
Recognition Team.
The nomination form provides information about eligibility, criteria and the information needed to be included in the submission. If you know a member that goes above and beyond please consider nominating them for such an important award.
Further information about the ESM can be found on the DFES Volunteer Hub