Honours and Awards

There are a number of Meritorious awards for Public Servants;

• Public Service Medal (PSM)
• Australian Police Medal (APM)
• Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)
• Ambulance Service Medal (ASM)
• Emergency Services Medal (ESM)
• Australian Antarctic Medal (AAM)

Twice a year these awards are given out by the Governor in their capacity as Head of State. These awards are issued from Canberra. For full details on how you can nominate someone for these awards visit It's an Honour website.

The Premier also presents the following awards:

The Premier's Public Sector Awards

The Premier's Public Sector Awards, presented since 1997, formally recognise and reward achievements of excellence within the New South Wales Public Sector. See the Premier's Public Sector Awards website.

The NSW Service Medallion

This award is presented to public servants who have worked for forty or more years in service to the people of NSW.

For further information see the NSW Service Medallion Nomination Form, FAQ and Criteria and Guidelines, notes and eligibility requirements, or email: awards@dpc.nsw.gov.au 

The Premier's Emergency Award

This award is given to a unit and individual member of a peak emergency organisation for outstanding service to the community.

Further information on honours and awards can also be found under our Community Awards section.