Queensland Honours

The state of Queensland has created several independent honours to that of the Australian Honours System.

The following are awards with their respective service.

Queensland Police Service

 * Queensland Police Service Valour Award - Awarded to an officer who performs an act of exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances. (Est. 1993)
 * Commissioner's Commendation for Bravery - Awarded to an officer who performs an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
 * Commissioner's Certificate for Bravery - Awarded to an officer who performs an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
 * Queensland Police Service Medal - Awarded to an officer for 10 years service, a clasp is awarded for another 5 year (equating to 15 years service). The clasp is replaced every 5 years there after to read the total amount of years service represented by the medal.
 * 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at anytime between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.
 * Queensland Police 150 Years Citation - Serving during the 150th year of the Queensland Police Service (2014)

Queensland Prison Service

 * Queensland Prison Service Superintendent's Long Service Medal - For 10 years service
 * Queensland Prison Service Officer's Long Service Medal - For 10 years service

Queensland Ambulance Service

 * Queensland Ambulance Service Distinguished Service Medal - Awarded to officers of the QAS to recognise conspicuous service and humane and brave acts.
 * Commissioner’s Meritorious Service Award - Awarded at the discretion of the Commissioner in recognition of any member who performs commendable service in a designated role or function to an exceptional level over an extended period of time.
 * Queensland Ambulance Service Long Service Medal - Awarded to uniformed paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers for 10 years service, with a clasp awarded for each subsequent period of 10 years served.
 * Commissioner's Commendation - For outstanding performance in any endeavour not attracting another award, but which deserves recognition.
 * Assistant Commissioner’s Commendation - For recognition of noteworthy performance in any endeavour at the Assistant Commissioner’s discretion.
 * Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation - Appreciation in recognition of substantial donations to the QAS or for continued valuable assistance over the years
 * Assistant Commissioner’s Certificate of Appreciation - For use at the Assistant Commissioner’s discretion.
 * 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at anytime between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

 * Commissioner's Medal for Valour - For exceptional bravery in hazardous circumstances where ther has been a clear and significant threat to life.
 * Commissioner's Distinguished Service Medal - For Distinguished service or Outstanding actions in relation to fire service duties, administrative leadership or distinguished performance of a specific or difficult project or task, not involving bravery.
 * Commissioner's Commendation for Bravery - For bravery in hazardous circumstances.
 * Commissioner's Meritorious Service Award - For a member who performs outstanding service.
 * Commissioner's Commendation of Notable Action - For being placed in a potentially hazardous situation beyond that of normal requirement.
 * Diligent and Ethical Service Medal - Awarded to uniformed Fire Officers and Fire Communications Dispatch Officers for 10 years service, with a clasp awarded for each subsequent period of 10 years served.
 * Certificate of Commendation – For specific meritorious or outstanding actions in relation to fire service duties or exemplary performance in a specific difficult or long term project or task.
 * Certificate of Appreciation – For assistance provided to fire service duties or exemplary performance in a specific project or task.


 * Commissioner's Unit Citation - For Outstanding action by a group or unit in exceptional circumstances
 * Deputy Commissioner's Unit Citation - Above and beyond the expectations of their role
 * Assistant Commissioner's Unit Citation - Above and beyond the expectations of their role
 * 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at anytime between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.

Special Honours

 * Naming of New Appliances - Distinguished service by members of the QFRS may be recognised by having new fire appliances named after them.

State Emergency Service

 * Meritorious Service Medal - Awarded to an member for 10 years service, a clasp is awarded for another 5 year (equating to 15 years service). The clasp is replaced every 5 years there after to read the total amount of years service represented by the medal.
 * 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation - Performed duty on at least one shift at anytime between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011.