With nearly 40 years of service, Kamala has been a pivotal rescuer, trainer, and leader across the North West region. She has led major flood recovery operations in Moree and Garah, supported frontline crews during Cyclone Alfred, and ran regular weekend training courses to strengthen capability of volunteers across the region.
Kamala is also a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of emergency responders. Through her involvement in the Girls on Fire program, she helps young people aged 15 to 19 build confidence and develop essential disaster management and emergency response skills.
NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing congratulated Kamala on her achievements and thanked her for her decades of service.
"We proudly congratulate Kamala on this well-earned honour and thank her for her remarkable contribution to the NSW SES. Her leadership, dedication and commitment make her an invaluable member of our organisation," Commissioner Wassing said.
"We also extend our sincere thanks to The Centre for Volunteering for celebrating the work of volunteers across the state."
Amongst the NSW SES members celebrated this year were David Gellert, who was named the 2025 Sydney City-Eastern Suburbs Emergency Volunteer of the Year; Adolf Franco, honoured as the 2025 Southern Inland Senior Volunteer of the Year; and Lynette McFadden from Ulladulla, a dedicated South Coast volunteer and finalist for Emergency Volunteer of the Year. Also acknowledged was the NSW SES Broken Hill Unit, where its 46 members were recognised as the 2025 Far West Emergency Volunteer of the Year.
NSW SES congratulates all winners and nominees at this year's The Centre for Volunteering Awards.
