By ZAC STANDISH NEWBOROUGH resident Kimberley Gee was one of a select number of Australians honoured by the Governor-General on the Queen’s Birthday, as she claimed an Emergency Services Medal (ESM). Ms Gee was recognised for her impact as a role model to up and coming lifesavers and has claimed 98 awards over her storied career at the Venus Bay Lifesaving Club including being twice named the top Lifesaving Trainer in Australia – an accomplishment that had never been achieved before. Speaking with The Express, Ms Gee said it is an honour to be recognised with this award. “It was unexpected as I did not know I had been nominated and it is a surreal feeling because for me training and education is something I just love doing at the lifesaving club so it is just incredible that you are being recognised for something that you love,” Ms Gee said.