BRENDA, BARRY, PHILLIP and ROBYN CARR: Brenda and Barry, along with their children Phillip and Robyn, are all members of Orange Molong Road Brigade. Barry has been a member since the early 1950s and is currently captain of the brigade. He also was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2010. Brenda has volunteered since 1970. Phillip and Robyn have both been members of the same brigade since they were teenagers. "All four have been long time members of the Rural Fire Service and all are very committed to the RFS and local community" - Canobolas Zone manager David Hoadley.
KERRY BEASLEY: NSW Rural Fire Service - Cowra Headquarters and Lucknow/Summer Hill Creek Rural Fire Brigade Commitment since 1994. "She was very interested in communications and quickly became an after hours duty officer for the service. Kerry remains a very active member and volunteers a great deal of her time assisting at the Canobolas Zone Fire Control Centre when required, especially during the fire season" - Canobolas Zone manager David Hoadley.
ANTHONY CORBY: Canobolas Motorcycle Club president Commitment for six years, as well as being awarded Volunteer of the Year for Motor Cycle New South Wales on Saturday night. "Anthony is one of those hard working volunteers that is in our sport to help keep it going" - Motor Cross Committee chair Maree Kirby.
BERYL NORRIS: Cerebral Palsy Alliance - Orange and District Council for 40 years. "It's an amazing effort and she's been here such a long time" - President Elaine Connor.
GWEN COULTER: Cerebral Palsy Alliance - Orange and District Council for 50 years. "It's almost unbelievable the time she's given, she's part of the team and she's always there for us" - President Elaine Connor.
ALYCE SELWOOD: NSW Rural Fire Service - Cilfton Grove/Ophir Rural Fire Brigade for 11 years. "Alyce is actively involved with the brigade and regularly assists with community engagement especially attending at the local rural schools to educate the children on fire danger and prevention" - Canobolas Zone manager David Hoadley.
GRANT HILL: Orange City SES for 25 years (with various emergency service groups). "He's a keen, willing participant in all our services activities and goes out of his way to help other communities in their times of need" - deputy local controller Rob Hines.
PHILLIP KIRKWOOD: Orange City SES for 18 months. "He's enthusiastic and committed and anxious to learn new skills all the time" - deputy local controller Rob Hines.
PATRICE WATSON: Orange City SES for 5 years. "Operations officer and community engagement officer, she brings the enthusiasm of wanting to engage the community at all levels" - deputy local controller Rob Hines.
DAVID CULLANE: NSW Rural Fire Service - Canowindra Rural Fire Brigade since 1951. "He was the captain of the brigade for over 15 years and was a group captain for 26 years, only retiring last year. He also received a National Medal in 1976 and received his OAM in 1998 for services to the RFS and community" - Canobolas Zone manager David Hoadley.
JOHN STURGEON: NSW Rural Fire Service - captain of Lidster Rural Fire Brigade since 1961. "He has attended numerous incidents during his 50 plus years with the service and is a dedicated and well respected member of the Lidster community" - Canobolas Zone manager David Hoadley.
GRAEME DAVIDSON: St Barnabas Anglican Church - all round helper for six years. "He's there if something needs fixing and he runs the men's breakfast. He's on call anytime we need him" - Reverend Gary Neville.
TONY RODD: Red Shield Appeal business chair for 10 years plus. "Tony has been a persistent volunteer for the Red Shield Appeal for many years and is a vital part of the organisation" - Salvation Army captain Greg Saunders
SHARON CHOWN: St Barnabas Anglican Church - Mainly Music for three years. "She and her team are fundamental in bringing families and the community together" - Reverend Gary Neville.
MICHELLE STEVENSON: Confederates Hockey Club for 20 years. "She's won our club person of the year award 15 years in a row. She's an amazing lady. She puts hockey above herself" - Confederates secretary Sam Vennard
JOHN COVELLI: CYMS Cricket Club - Secretary-treasurer for 30 years (committee member since 1987-88). "He pretty much does the lot. He had a short break there about four or five years ago but he's back bigger and better. We'd be lost without him" - CYMS vice president Paul Madden
CAROL CORNISH: Volunteers with Premi-Babes Association, which this year celebrates 40 years of providing the hospital with equipment for newborns. "We have had a particularly close association with Premi Babes and it is people like Carol who have done so much for us. We are just so grateful for the support people like Carol provide to us" - Jenny Sear, Maternity Unit Manager, Orange Hospital
EDITH HILLENBRAND: Orange City Library for more than 20 years. "Edith is always here rain, hail or shine and I don't recall her ever missing a day. She is an integral part of a team of ladies who give their time one morning each week to help with the shelving of library books, and library staff enjoy her bright and cheery disposition and her fabulous cakes for morning tea!" - Orange Librarian Peter Douglass.
LORRAINE ASHBROOKE: Blue Ladies and Men for several years. This year Lorraine was the driving force behind the formation of the grandparent's group. "She brings a beautiful karma to the ward. We are so appreciative of the time she gives to us here. There is no way we could have got the grandparent's group up and running without her" - Lyn Cantwell, Nursing Unit Manager, Children's Ward.
BEV SHEARWOOD: Orange Hospital's Cardio Pulminary for 11 years. "Bev is such a kind, compassionate who always makes our clients feel very welcome through her wonderful commitment" - Cath Richards, Co-ordinator Cardio Pulmonary Unit of Orange Hospital