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SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated

“Together we can; Together we will”

20/01/2026 – Rockingham-Kwinana SES 2025 AGM

David Beard was presented with a plaque to acknowledge his Life Membership of the SESVA that was awarded him in 2019 after serving as Vice President (2009–2016).

On Friday, 21 November 2025, we held our Annual General Meeting, a time to celebrate the achievements of our members and recognise their dedication to serving our community. 

Award Winners

  • Bob Polson “Oops Award” – Andrew Tu’Itupou
  • Kris Hurst Award – Trevor Teale
  • George Earnshaw Award – Tom Cronin
  • Mike Wadley Award – Vikki (sadly not in attendance)

A very special congratulations goes to our SES unit Life Member, David Beard, who was honoured by SESVA President Greg Cook in front of his peers for his exceptional contribution as SESVA Vice President from 2009 to 2016. David, who was made a Life Member of the SESVA in 2019, was presented with a distinguished wall plaque to hang in his home.

And lastly, congratulations to David, who was presented with his 35-year clasp for the National Medal, recognising a quarter-century of commitment and service.

MSC DO Todd Pender presenting the ‘George Earnshaw Member of the Year’ Award to Tom Cronin for outstanding performance and leadership.
Andrew Tu’Itupou received the ‘Bob Poulson Oops’ Award for ‘redesigning’ the GRU pod door
MSC DO Todd Pender presenting the ‘Kris Hurst’ Award to Trevor Teale for outstanding mentorship and comradery to team mates.

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