On Sunday the brigade was pleased to welcome the Superintendent of the Far South Coast RFS, John Cullen, who recognised the significant efforts made by the members and their families during the unprecedented 2019-2020 fire season, before presenting each volunteer with the NSW Premier's bushfire emergency citation.

As stated in the accompanying letter from Premier Gladys Berejiklian to each firefighter, "You should be incredibly proud of the part you played in protecting your community when it needed you most.

"Your compassion, courage and generosity have earned you a special place in the history of our state."

Superintendent Cullen also presented the national medal to three members of the brigade - Rob Aucote, Jeff Whiter and Bernard Wood.

Eden Rural Fire Service captain Peter Standen said the national medal is awarded for exemplary contribution to the NSW Rural Fire Service, with the three recipients all having contributed more than 15 years' service each to the town and Bega Valley district.

"Each member was acknowledged for their significant contribution to the NSW RFS and their combined length of service has been over 70 years," Mr Standen said.

"The recipients had logged over hundreds of hours in volunteer service and Superintendent Cullen thanked each for their efforts."

Meanwhile on Saturday, the Eden Whalers Australian Football Club presented Eden Fire and Rescue, Eden Rural Fire Service and NSW Forestry with special framed club shirts to express their appreciation for the firefighting efforts of the agencies during the fire season experienced by the community in 2019-2020.