FIVE current and former Wedderburn State Emergency Service unit members have been honoured with medal presentations.
Senior Assistant Chief Officer Sharon Unthank presented SES service medals at a dinner in Wedderburn last week.
Volunteer Richard Lancaster was the recipient of both the National Medal and SES service medal recognising his 15 years with the unit.
Ms Unthank was assisted by operations manager Brad Dalgleish and acting unit controller Mike Bagnall, of Gisborne.
Shane Lidgerwood was awarded a five-year service pin.
Former controller Paull Gordon-Cooke and wife Dianne were honoured for 10 years of service and former deputy controller Reg Holt for 25 years.
Mr and Mrs Gordon-Cooke and Mr Holt resigned from the SES earlier this year in disagreement with several regional office directives.
The SES is currently running a recruitment drive for the Wedderburn unit.