Queensland Honours

Awarded by the Queen in Right of Queensland

The state of Queensland has created several independent honours to that of the Australian Honours System.

The following are awards with their respective service.

Queensland Police Service

• Queensland Police Service Valour Award - Awarded to an officer who performs an act of exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances. (Est. 1993)
• Commissioner's Commendation for Bravery - Awarded to an officer who performs an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
• Commissioner's Certificate for Bravery - Awarded to an officer who performs an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
• Queensland Police Service Medal - Awarded to an officer for 10 years service, a clasp is awarded for another 5 year (equating to 15 years service). The clasp is replaced every 5 years there after to read the total amount of years service represented by the medal.
• 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at any time between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.
• Queensland Police 150 Years Citation - Serving during the 150th year of the Queensland Police Service (2014)

Queensland Prison Service

• Queensland Prison Service Superintendent's Long Service Medal - For 10 years service
• Queensland Prison Service Officer's Long Service Medal - For 10 years service

Queensland Ambulance Service

• Queensland Ambulance Service Distinguished Service Medal - Awarded to officers of the QAS to recognise conspicuous service and humane and brave acts.
• Commissioner’s Meritorious Service Award - Awarded at the discretion of the Commissioner in recognition of any member who performs commendable service in a designated role or function to an exceptional level over an extended period of time.
• Queensland Ambulance Service Long Service Medal - Awarded to uniformed paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers for 10 years service, with a clasp awarded for each subsequent period of 10 years served.
• Commissioner's Commendation - For outstanding performance in any endeavour not attracting another award, but which deserves recognition.
• Assistant Commissioner’s Commendation - For recognition of noteworthy performance in any endeavour at the Assistant Commissioner’s discretion.
• Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation - Appreciation in recognition of substantial donations to the QAS or for continued valuable assistance over the years
• Assistant Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation - For use at the Assistant Commissioner’s discretion.
• 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at any time between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service

• Commissioner's Medal for Valour - For exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances where there has been a clear and significant threat to life.
• Commissioner's Distinguished Service Medal - For Distinguished service or Outstanding actions in relation to fire service duties, administrative leadership or distinguished performance of a specific or difficult project or task, not involving bravery.
• Commissioner's Commendation for Bravery - For bravery in hazardous circumstances.
• Commissioner's Meritorious Service Award - For a member who performs outstanding service.
• Commissioner's Commendation of Notable Action - For being placed in a potentially hazardous situation beyond that of normal requirement.
• Diligent and Ethical Service Medal - Awarded to uniformed Fire Officers and Fire Communications Dispatch Officers for 10 years service, with a clasp awarded for each subsequent period of 10 years served.
• Certificate of Commendation – For specific meritorious or outstanding actions in relation to fire service duties or exemplary performance in a specific difficult or long term project or task.
• Certificate of Appreciation – For assistance provided to fire service duties or exemplary performance in a specific project or task.
• Commissioner's Unit Citation - For Outstanding action by a group or unit in exceptional circumstances
• Deputy Commissioner's Unit Citation - Above and beyond the expectations of their role
• Assistant Commissioner's Unit Citation - Above and beyond the expectations of their role
• 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at any time between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.

State Emergency Service

• Meritorious Service Medal - Awarded to a member for 10 years service, a clasp is awarded for another 5 year (equating to 15 years service). The clasp is replaced every 5 years there after to read the total amount of years service represented by the medal.
• 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at any time between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.

Special Honours

• Naming of New Appliances - Distinguished service by members of the QFRS may be recognised by having new fire appliances named after them.

References

• Queensland Ambulance Service medals
• Queensland Fire and Rescue Service medals
• Mussell, John (2012), Medal Yearbook 2013, Honiton, Devon: Token, ISBN 978-1-908-828-00-2