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The inaugural Robinson Cup for Medical Excellence went to firefighter Jasmine Holgate. It was presented by senior officer Clint Robinson. Firefighter Deon Holgate, right, was gifted a Toki Poutangata by senior firefighter Dave Nyman in recognition of mana. Mike Williamson received his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal from Rodney MP Mark Mitchell. Firefighter Reece Ellis was presented with the Nyman Cup for Best Rookie from Senior Firefighter Dave Nyman. Firefighter Alex Rees receives the Proficiency Cup for Most Improved member from chief fire officer Shayne Kennedy.
A full sized axe was one of the new awards presented at the Manly Volunteer Fire Brigade Honours night, held on October 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht Club.
The Chief’s Axe was presented to Shayne Kennedy, the recently appointed chief fire officer of the Manly Brigade. Previously Manly was an auxillary station of Silverdale, and as such both brigades shared a chief and deputy fire officer. Now, as a station in its own right, Manly has gained its own chief fire officer.
The Manly Brigade’s Chief’s Axe will be passed from fire chief to fire chief over the years to come.
Another new trophy, the Robinson Cup for Medical Excellence, went to firefighter Jasmine Holgate.
Firefighter Reece Ellis was awarded the Nyman Cup for Rookie of the Year and the Andi Jackson Trophy Servimus Award went to James Macdonald – it is awarded to a firefighter who exhibits outstanding leadership, integrity, inspiration, professional excellence and commitment to their community.
The J E Carn-Bennett Memorial Trophy for Firefighter of the Year went to Deon Holgate. Deon also received a Toki Poutangata – this is a leadership gift, which was passed from senior firefighter Dave Nyman to Deon in recognition of the effort and mana Deon has shown in the time he has been with the brigade.
Clint Robinson and Mike Williamson each received the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, which were presented by Rodney MP Mark Mitchell.
A number of United Fire Brigades Association awards were also handed out. These included three-year certificates, a five-year medal and Silver Bars for 15 and 21 years’ service.
