Last week special citations from the NSW Government were handed out to Red Cross staff and volunteers in the Northern Tablelands for their tireless work during last summer's bushfires.
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The NSW Bushfire Emergency Citation was announced by the NSW Government earlier this year to thank thousands of people who both fought the fires and supported communities behind the scenes.
The citations are being awarded to 636 Red Cross volunteers and staff across the state.
In Glen Innes last Wednesday, 10 of the 25 citation recipients from the Northern Tablelands received theirs at a presentation ceremony presented by Poppy Brown, Australian Red Cross NSW & ACT director, who was in Glen Innes for the ceremony.
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"These citations recognise the incredible and tireless work of our local staff and volunteers, including those who continued to help their communities when their own homes were affected during last summer's bushfires," Ms Brown said.
"The stories of selflessness and sacrifice that I have been hearing have been inspiring.
"Red Cross can't thank its volunteers and staff enough for their tremendous dedication."
More than 65,000 people across NSW are being recognised with the new citation, announced in September.
Red Cross remains committed to helping communities impacted by last summer's bushfires now and in the years to come.
Our Recovery Officers and volunteers remain on the ground, providing grants to nearly 5,700 people and helping more than 12,600 others, in 46 regions in four states, by providing psychosocial support and assistance as their communities recover.
