Australian Police Medal

Awarded for distinguished police service in an Australian police force.

Inspector Joanne Aitken
Senior Sergeant Peter Banaghan
Superintendent Ronald Cooper
Detective Inspector John Hartwell
Detective Chief Superintendent Brian Hay

Chief Superintendent Leslie Hopkins
Senior Sergeant Paul James
Chief Superintendent Michael Keating
Senior Sergeant Monica O’Mara
Chief Superintendent Donald (Tony) Wright

Australian Bravery Decoration

Awarded by the Governor-General for acts of bravery

Bravery Medal
Senior Sergeant Richard Downie
Senior Constable John Lima

Commendation for Brave Conduct
Sergeant Gary Beling
Senior Sergeant Christopher (Danny) Shaw

Queensland Police Service Valour Award

Awarded for an act of exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances.

Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery

Awarded for an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances.

Commissioner’s Certificate of Notable Action

Awarded for a significant act as a result of being placed in a potentially hazardous situation beyond that of normal policing requirements.

Senior Constable Stephen Hargreaves
Senior Constable Peta Jordan
Senior Constable Gabriel Jose
Senior Constable Daniel Lewis
Senior Constable Gregory Nunn
Sergeant Warren Parker
Senior Constable Terry Postlethwaite
Senior Sergeant Stephen Riznyk
Sergeant Malcolm Scott
Senior Constable Cameron Stephen
Senior Constable Benjamin Tonges
Senior Constable Bass White

Commissioner’s Award for Meritorious or Special Service

Awarded for recognition of any member who performs commendable service in a designated role or function to an exceptional level over an extended period of time or involved in the planning or running of significant Special Events that are seen to be successful and enhance the professional image of the Queensland Police Service far exceeding what might reasonably be expected from an efficient member of the Police Service.

Former Senior Sergeant Mervyn Heisner
Former Detective Inspector William Henderson
Mr Brian Hodge
Senior Sergeant Gianina Hunt
Senior Sergeant Raymond Kitching

Commissioner’s Certificate (Operational)

Awarded to any member or group that displays intelligence, resourcefulness and/or dedication to duty to a degree far exceeding what might reasonably be expected from an efficient member of the Police Service in the execution of duty in the operational field

Senior Constable Matthew Barr
Sergeant Patrick Berigan
Senior Constable David Britton
Sergeant Jason Brosnan
Detective Senior Sergeant Mitchell Castles
Inspector Glenn Doyle
Senior Sergeant Bruce Dudley
Senior Constable Sharon Fitzgerald
Senior Constable Louise Grant
Senior Constable Tracey Hartley
Former Inspector Denis Houston
Sergeant Warren Hussey
Sergeant Scott Jackson

Counter-Terrorism Strategic Policy Branch
Media and Public Affairs Branch
North Coast Region
Operations Support Command
State Crime Operations Command

Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation

Awarded to a person who demonstrates leadership, outstanding police work or professionalism, or makes a significant contribution while participating in a major event which requires broad Service wide involvement across regions, commands and divisions. The Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation is awarded to a person external to the Police Service in recognition of making an exemplary contribution to the Service.

Queenslander of the Year

Royal Humane Society of Australasia

Silver Medal
Senior Constable Ian Goeths
Senior Constable Brett Norris

Bronze Medal
Mr Russell Armstrong
Sergeant Chester Ashley
Mr Daniel Johnson
Constable Paul Mason
Mr James McKenzie
Ms Janet Vaisey
Constable Allan Wood

Certificate of Merit
Ms Rhonda Canton
Constable Troy Daubaras
Senior Constable Jamie Hyland
Ms Deanne Johnstone
Mr James Johnstone
Mr Ross Pettitt
Senior Constable Shannon Renouf
Mr John West
Sergeant Stephen Wheeler

Letter of Commendation
Senior Constable Christopher Bird

Awards for Excellences

Silver Award
eBay POPP Project (State Crime Operations Command)

Bronze Award
Team up Inala (Metropolitan South Region)

Silver Award
Project ID-IT (Metropolitan North Region)

Bronze Award
(Presentation of a Bronze Award was not made)

Silver Award
The Crime Bulletin (Northern Region)

Bronze Award
Traffic Safety Sign Project (Far Northern Region)

Award for Excellence in Corporate and Support Services

Gold Award
Police Pursuits – The Emotive Side
(Human Resources Division)

Silver Award
(Presentation of a Silver Award was not made)

Bronze Award
(Presentation of a Bronze Award was not made)

Certificate of Commendation
Incident Command Workshop for Supervisors
(Human Resources Division)

Jim O'Sullivan Award for initiatives which enhance the standing of women in the QPS

Sergeant Kylee Haydon