25-06-2025
Lake Macquarie, Central Coast Marine Rescue lauded in Rotary community awards
A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award.
Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening.
Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022.
Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW".
"This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room."
The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions.
The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self.
A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award.
Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening.
Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022.
Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW".
"This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room."
The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions.
The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self.
A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award.
Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening.
Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022.
Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW".
"This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room."
The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions.
The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self.
A 19-year-old volunteer from the Central Coast, a team leader from Norah Head, and a veteran of the service at Lake Macquarie have been singled out for their extraordinary service to NSW Marine Rescue, having been named finalists in a prestigious Rotary community award.
Warren Collins, a 16-year journeyman of the life-saving Marine Rescue service, was honoured for his leadership, commitment to training and mentorship and advocacy for women in the service in his citation to become a finalist in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards, a spokesperson for Marine Rescue said on Wednesday evening.
Mr Collins was joined by Norah Head unit commander Julie Rostron, who leads a team of 40 volunteers and has risen through the ranks since joining in 2016, and Terrigal volunteer Rachael de Courcy who has been named as a finalist for the Dorothy Hennessy OAM Emergency Services Youth Scholarship, recognising her leadership and commitment since joining the Terrigal unit in 2022.
Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Alex Barrell said he was proud of his service members and lauded their commitment to going "above and beyond in their roles to assist the boating community of NSW".
"This group boasts almost five decades of marine rescue experience, with each nominee playing a crucial role in saving lives on the water-whether on board a rescue vessel or managing vital communications in the radio room."
The local finalists were joined by two others from units in Sydney and the Illawarra regions.
The RESCAs recognise outstanding service by NSW emergency services personnel. The awards celebrate both paid and volunteer members of all NSW emergency services agencies who have gone above and beyond their normal duties, exemplifying the Rotary motto of service above self.
