QPS award recipients including the winners and the highly commended
On Friday, March 8 members from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) joined staff from across the emergency services to participate in the fifth annual Public Safety International Women’s Day event.
The annual event celebrates the work of women across Queensland’s public safety and integrity agencies and provides an opportunity for staff to come together to network, learn raise awareness and recognise women’s achievements.
This year’s official host was the Public Safety Business Agency CEO Peter Griffin who welcomed the 800 attendees from across the portfolio agencies.
The event was attended by Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey as well as Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services Mark Ryan MP.
QPS Commissioner Ian Stewart, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Queensland Corrective Services Commissioner (QCS) Peter Martin were also in attendance.
Attendees were encouraged to donate to the events charity partner, Hummingbird House which

