Photo (left to right): Valor award winners from this year gather at the stage for a group photo. Front Row – Marshal Michael Parker & K9 Marshal Sanford, City of Sugar Hill; Sergeant Jason Thomas, Gwinnett County Police Department; Nurse Mary Maka, Northside Hospital; Officer Rodrick Vaughan, Sergeant Patrick Rose, and Corporal Morgan Lee, Lawrenceville Police Department; Sergeant Christopher Bailey, Gwinnett County Police Department / Back Row – Captain John McGriff, Captain Jeffrey DerCola, Firefighter III Paul Thaxton, Lieutenant Anthony Weatherford, Driver Engineer Clint Rutledge, Firemedic Senior Jonathan Dye, Firemedic Senior Travis Button, Firefighter III Isaac Smith, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services; Police Officer Senior Jacob Hugley and Master Police Officer Steven Nunez, Gwinnett County Police Department
More than 350 attendees gather to recognize courage, service, and lifesaving impact across Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County, Ga. (March 27, 2026) — The Gwinnett Chamber hosted its annual Valor Public Safety Awards on March 27 at the Gas South Convention Center, bringing together more than 350 attendees to honor the individuals who protect and serve Gwinnett County and its municipalities each day. Presented by Mobile Communications America and Motorola Solutions, the Valor Awards recognize excellence in public safety through acts of bravery, leadership, and service…