This special reception honors those in public safety by presenting awards to the men and women who have given the most to protect and serve the citizens of Shenandoah County. The reception is a partnership with the Shenandoah County Fire & Rescue Dept. and Association, the Shenandoah County Emergency Communications Center (ECC), the Virginia State Police, and the Towns of Strasburg, Woodstock, Mount Jackson and New Market Police Departments. The event is open to the public, advanced registration is required.
"Our first responders spend each and every workday putting their lives on the line to ensure that others remain safe. Being recognized through the Valor Awards by the citizens we protect is the highest compliment any first responder can receive." Fire Chief Tim Williams
"Communications Officers are the calming voice on the other end of the phone and radio, often forgotten, answering the 911 lines, keeping the mother calm while giving pre-arrival instructions, sending law enforcement for the prowler, or ensuring everyone is out of the burning building. Being included in this reception with our fellow first responders is humbling, yet one of the highest honors bestowed upon us." Emergency Communications Center Director Mellanie Shipe
"The Woodstock Police Department is extremely grateful to the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce and the business community who support our public safety professionals. This collaborative relationship is a critical component to our ability to serve the needs of the residents and visitors to our wonderful community.” Chief Eric Reiley
“I’m truly proud and honored to stand together with our community to recognize all the first responder men and women who put their lives on the line for each of us daily. These brave individuals go above and beyond the call of duty to serve the community. It is with great pleasure to be part of the Valor Awards Program to celebrate each of them.” Wayne Sager, Strasburg Chief of Police
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 The awards will be made for acts that occurred between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019. Dispatcher of the Year Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Volunteer EMS Provider of the Year Career Provider of the Year MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN AWARD: Recognition of everyday citizens for their extraordinary acts of courage or performance of heroic actions in emergency situations. UNIT CITATION: Recognition of actions not normally involved in the performance of duties, actions of an extraordinary nature, or actions that display outstanding execution of duties by a unit/division/company which demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal, ingenuity and/or bravery. LIFESAVING AWARD: Recognition of actions not normally involved in the performance of duties, actions of an extraordinary nature, or actions that display outstanding execution of duties by an individual which demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal, ingenuity, bravery and/or personal risk and directly result in the saving of a human life. CERTIFICATE OF VALOR: Recognition of actions not normally involved in the performance of duties, actions of an extraordinary nature, or actions that display outstanding execution of duties by an individual which demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal, ingenuity, bravery and/or personal risk. BRONZE MEDAL OF VALOR: Recognition of actions not normally involved in the performance of duties, actions of a heroic nature, or actions that display outstanding execution of duties by an individual which involve personal risk and demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal, bravery and/or ingenuity. SILVER MEDAL OF VALOR: Recognition of actions not normally involved in the performance of duties, actions of a heroic nature, or actions that display outstanding execution of duties by an individual which involve significant personal risk and heroism and demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal, bravery and/or ingenuity. GOLD MEDAL OF VALOR: Recognition of actions not normally involved in the performance of duties, actions of a heroic nature, or actions that display outstanding execution of duties by an individual which involve supreme sacrifice or extreme personal risk and heroism and demonstrate unusual judgment, zeal, bravery and/or ingenuity which is clearly above and beyond the call of duty. |  |