The North-East section of the Tasmania Police Medal and Awards ceremony was held at Riverside's Tailrace Centre on Monday.

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Award recipients were recognised for multiple achievements including the performance of duties while exposed to significant risk to life or personal danger, as well as demonstrating a level of bravery, courage or devotion to duty.

Sergeant Darren Hill, who works in the family violence unit within the Tasmania Police was handed a Second Clasp for 35 years of service.

"I've been provided with the ability to do a lot of different things, and over my tenure, I've had an amazing amount of opportunities to work in Tasmania, interstate and overseas ... it's an excellent job," he said.

"In the future my aim is to ensure that there is less and less family violence within the community, and that only occurs when education is implemented at a young age, all the way to adulthood ... education is key."

Constable Harley Castles was awarded a Commissioner's Medal for 10 years of service along with colleagues Constable Emma Baker and Constable Sophie Lee.

The trio were all introduced to the police force at the age of 17 through the now-defunct junior constable program.

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"I initially wanted to be a hairdresser, but was veered in this direction by a career development leader in high school and have never looked back," she said.

"I actually got a bit emotional at the ceremony because I was just so proud."

Among those who were awarded for their bravery was Launceston-based dentist Dr Janice March.

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She received the Commissioner's Commendation Certificate on behalf of the Northern Caverneers Caving Club in commemoration of the group's outstanding commitment, determination and professionalism displayed in the evacuation of Mr David Wools-Cobb at Snowy Mountain Cave late last year.

"I believe that, personally, I was responsible for about 14 people coming out to help," she said.

"Cave rescues are extremely rare, but when they happen, they can be quite a complex operation."

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