MORWELL Fire Brigade took stock to celebrate its annual presentation and awards night.

The night was saw various dignitaries drop by, including Member for Morwell, Martin Cameron, Latrobe City Mayor, Sharon Gibson and CFA District 27 Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Sam Webb.

Several prestigious awards were presented, including brigade auxiliary life memberships to brigade members Simone Lovison, Angela Darling and Mandy Quinn.

CFA Life Memberships went to secretary Don Lovison and captain Wayne Draper. Morwell Fire Brigade Life Membership also went to Captain Draper.

Tops: Captain Wayne Draper and 3rd Lieutenant Bayley Charalambous, who was named firefighter of the year.

Award recipients

Five years service award: firefighters Hudson White and Malcolm Morton;

10 years service award: firefighter Jackson Raeburn;

25 years service award: 2nd Lieutenant Aaron Mitchell;

40 years service award: brigade member Phil Spencer;

40 years service award and CFA Life Membership: secretary Don Lovison;

National Medal: firefighter Billy Hedges;

National Medal 2nd Clasp: secretary Don Lovison, firefighter John O’Bryan, Ex Lieutenant Pat Quinn and captain Wayne Draper;

Runner of the year: firefighter Missy Stewart;

Encouragement award: firefighters Dalton Donoghue and Renee Linnie, and;

Firefighter of the year: 3rd Lieutenant Bayley Charalambous.

Trio: Morwell Brigade Auxiliary Life Members Angela Darling, Mandy Quinn and Simone Lovison.
Honour: 1st Lieutenant Mick Franchetto and Ex Lieutenant Pat Quinn presented Captain Wayne Draper with his Morwell Fire Brigade Life Membership.
Congratulations: CFA District 27 Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Sam Webb and 2nd Lieutenant Aaron Mitchell, who was recognised for 25 years’ service.
Rising stars: 2nd Lieutenant Aaron Webb and 1st Lieutenant Mick Franchetto presented firefighters Renee Linnie and Dalton Donoghue with their brigade encouragement awards.