2016 Education Award
Winner
2016 Community-led Preparedness Award
Finalists
Industry
- Leading from Within – Building Resilient Communities, led by ARC Ventures
- Preparing for Emergencies in Cardinia Shire, led by Cardinia Shire Council
- The Fire Game, led by Surf Coast Shire Council
Community
- Fire ‘N Friends, led by Kerrie Hall Inc
- WFDRT – National Equine Database, led by Walking Forward Disaster Relief Team Inc.
- Grampians REDiCommunity Project, led by Australian Red Cross
Winners
Industry
Community
Special Commendation Award: Grampians REDiCommunity Project, led by Australian Red Cross
2016 Community-led Prevention Award
Finalists
- Bushfire Arson and Reckless Fire Campaign, led by Crime Stoppers Victoria
- Friends of Bethanga Creek, led by Bethanga Recreation Reserve Committee of Management
Winner
2016 Access and Inclusion Award
Finalists
- Ready2Go Program, led by Echo Youth & Family Services Incorporated
- Taste of Harmony, led by Laverton Community Integrated Services Inc.
- Deaf Emergency Information – Strengthening the Resilience of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Victorians, led by VicDeaf
Winner
2016 Innovation and Design Award
Finalists
- Red Door Gel Crew Protection System, led by EVTA Group
- Early Vegetation Fire Detection System for Overhead Power-Line, led by IND Technology Pty Ltd
- Independent Water Distribution for Home Owners, led by Macedon Fire Hose
Winner
2016 Recovery Award
Finalists
Industry
- Wye River & Separation Creek Bushfire Vegetation Restoration, led by Colac Otway Shire Council
- Rural Fire Tales, led by Benalla Rural City Council and the Department of Health and Human Services
Community
- Strengthening Communities After the Scotsburn Fires, led by Scotsburn Community Recovery Committee
- Surf Club/Recovery Hub, led by Wye River Surf Life Saving Club
- Needs Assessment and Psychosocial Support After Emergencies: Victorian Multi-Agency Outreach Framework and Guidelines, led by Australian Red Cross
Winners
Industry
Community
2016 Fire Services Award for a Project of Statewide Significance
Finalists
- Tanker Crew Protection, led by CFA
- Unimog Fire Tanker, led by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
- The Fire Safety Pledge, led by CFA
- Risk Management Awareness Project, led by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Winner
2016 Fire Services Award for Partnership
Winner
2016 Fire Services Award for Local-led Prevention and Preparedness
Finalists
- This Weeks Job, led by CFA – Clunes Brigade
- #Weworkasone – Mallacoota Community Safety and Resilience Support Group Projects, led by CFA – Mallacoota Brigade
- Fire Insight and Risk Recognition Event (FIRRE), led by CFA – Diamond Creek Brigade
Winner
2016 Special Incentive Grants
Winners
- Home Fire Awareness Project, led by The Association of Hazaras in Victoria
- The Best Laid Plans, led by Jan Osmotherly
2016 RACV Award for Excellence
Finalists
- The Fire Game, led by Surf Coast Shire Council
- Fire ‘N Friends, led by Kerrie Hall Inc
- Rural Fire Tales, led by Benalla Rural City Council and the Department of Health and Human Services
- Friends of Bethanga Creek, led by Bethanga Recreation Reserve Committee of Management
- Emergency Services Journey – Maryborough Education Centre
- Ready2Go Program, led by Echo Youth & Family Services Incorporated
- Strengthening Communities After the Scotsburn Fires, led by Scotsburn Community Recovery Committee
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