NSW Maritime Medal winners announced

12:59 AM Fri 26 Nov 2010 GMT

'2010 Maritime Medals awards aboard the Tall Ship James Craig Sydney - in the picture: left - Tony Hunt, George Tedds, Patricia Lucas, John Winning,Barry King, Neil Grieves and Bob Dyer' Andrea Francolini &copy

NSW Maritime Chief Executive Steve Dunn today presented seven NSW Maritime Medals aboard the Tall Ship James Craig. Mr Dunn said the NSW Maritime Medal was designed to acknowledge those who made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the maritime community. Maritime Medals have been awarded in three categories - Safety, Environment and Community. These recipients were chosen by panel, which included independents, from 25 worthy candidates. This year's recipients are: Mr Arthur 'George' Tedds for his involvement in marine rescue since becoming a radio watch operator at Camden Haven over 22 years ago; Some 600 Sydney Heritage Fleet volunteers ...

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