MORE than 60 Queensland Police Service members and community members have been recognised for their outstanding service, courage and dedication at the Ipswich District Honours and Awards Ceremony today in Ripley.
The ceremony celebrated recipients of National and Queensland Police Service honours, including the Queensland Police Exemplary Conduct Medal, National Police Service Medal, National Medal, Queensland Police Service Medal as well as Assistant Commissioner and District Officer’s Certificates.
Among those recognised with an Assistant Commissioner’s Certificate was Sergeant Simon Guildford, who assumed command of a high-risk incident following an armed robbery at a Yamanto tobacconist on 9 November 2025.
After the offender was located at Booval, Sergeant Guildford demonstrated exceptional leadership and tactical judgement, successfully de-escalating the confrontation and ensuring the offender was safely taken into custody without injury.
Senior Constables Rory Chandler and Paul Munroe, Constable Rhianna Littlewood and Special Constable Peter Torzsok were awarded a District Officer‘s Certificate in recognition of their investigation into a deliberate dangerous driving event at Wivenhoe Hill in February this year.
Others to be recognised at today’s event included Senior Constable Sarah Kane who was awarded the 2026 Karen Gilliard Award for exceptional commitment and leadership throughout more than 10 years of service at Goodna Police Station. Beyond her operational duties, Senior Constable Kane has successfully raised 11 QPS Dog Squad puppies and dedicated countless volunteer hours to the Ipswich Blue Light Committee, supporting youth engagement and crime prevention initiatives.
National Police Service Medal
Senior Sergeant Ty Nolan
National Police Service Medal and National Medal:
Senior Sergeant Paris Lewis
Sergeant Danielle Gallagher
Senior Constable Peter Eleison
National Medal 1st clasp
Senior Sergeant Lucas Hampson
Senior Sergeant James Bromley
Sergeant Camilla Akers
Senior Constable David Palmer
National Medal 2nd Clasp
Senior Sergeant Gary Whitlock
Sergeant Dale Gough
Senior Constable Stuart Cheyne
Queensland Police Exemplary Conduct Medal
Superintendent Ray Vine (Operational clasp)
Inspector Sean Baxendell (Leadership clasp)
Senior Sergeant Darren Green (Specialist clasp)
Queensland Police Service Medal
Senior Constable Bonnita O’Farrell
Senior Constable Neill Ford
Senior Constable Jarrod Brown
Senior Constable Jessica Malcolm
Senior Constable Courtney Beasley
Senior Constable Daniel Wahlin
Senior Constable Jessica Woodford
Senior Constable Sarah Conroy
Senior Constable Andrew Riek
Senior Constable Xavier May
35-year clasp
Sergeant Dale Gough
30-year clasp
Sergeant Matthew Grace
25-year clasp
Senior Sergeant James Bromley
Sergeant Camilla Akers
Senior Constable Tammy O’Connell
Senior Constable David Palmer
Ms Denell Marre
Ms Catherine Buckley
15-year clasp
Senior Sergeant Ty Nolan
Senior Constable Courtney Boss
Senior Constable Peter Eleison
Queensland Police Remote Service Medal
Sergeant Nadine Webster
Senior Constable David Ellis
Assistant Commissioner Certificate
Sergeant Simon Guildford
Mr Peter Sabel
District Officer’s Certificate
Senior Constable Craig Shannon
Constable Ryan Patterson
Constable Dantha Senarath
Constable Gaby Burwell
Constable Caitlin McDonald
Constable Isabella Collihole
Constable Samantha Hoysted
Constable Tayler Munt
Constable Aleece MacAulay
Sergeant Trisha Ponting
Constable Steven Muggeridge
Constable Lucas Roux
Assistant Watchhouse Officer Brenton Gold
Senior Constable Rory Chandler
Senior Constable Paul Munro
Constable Rhiana Littlewood
Special Constable Peter Torzsok
Senior Constable Kieran Gallagher
Rajinder Singh Ipswich City Council
Douglas Mackenzie Ipswich City Council
Constable Ryan Patterson
Constable Matthew West
Constable Jason Duckworth
Ms Kirsty-Lee Hogan
Mr Danny Hogan
Sergeant Jayden Farley
Senior Constable Sarah Conroy
Detective Senior Constable Sarita Chow
Senior Constable Craig Loveland
