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Valor Public Safety Awards
Gwinnett County Public Safety Awards
The Valor Awards pays tribute to Gwinnett's public safety professionals, including firefighters, police, sheriff, and emergency personnel.
- March 27, 2026
- 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
- Gas South Convention Center
Award Categories
Gold Medal of Valor
The highest award for bravery and heroism. Awarded in cases in which the public safety official knowingly placed his/her/their life/lives in peril of death or serious bodily harm while saving or attempting to save the lives of others.
Lifesaving Award
Awarded to the public safety official in recognition of acts taken in a life-threatening situation where an individual’s life is in jeopardy, either medically or physically. This award may also be given for very complex rescues with the patient’s survival.
Medal of Merit
Awarded to an outstanding public safety individual or public safety program in the community, including personal time given both on/off the job.
Public Safety Award
Awarded to public safety professionals who have performed their jobs with exceptional skill, expertise, innovation, and results. Community involvement both on/off the job should reflect favorably.
Public Safety Civilian Partnership Award
This honor is awarded to a civilian who has provided valuable or courageous assistance to members of the department of public safety in an emergency. This may be awarded to a citizen whose assistance to the public safety officials was given without regard to personal welfare and had a positive bearing on the outcome of an incident while contributing to the furtherance of public safety in the community.
Leadership Award
The Public Safety Leadership Award is awarded to an individual who has excelled in community-oriented engagement and activities that are collaborative, cooperative, and proactive at the command staff level. This award highlights the importance of maintaining an environment where safety, security and cooperation are essential to the successful mission of Gwinnett County and surrounding communities. Awarded to individuals who demonstrate actions which create or support safety of community members. Through their leadership, the nominee established a sustainable program or cultivated and/or enhanced relationships that encouraged the collaborations of two or more groups to create an identifiable impact on public safety. Eligibility: Supervisors – Lieutenant or higher and/or civilian supervisors within the public safety and law enforcement communities.
Purple Heart
Honors public safety professionals critically injured or killed in the line of duty. Recognizes sacrifice, courage, and commitment to protecting the community.
Sponsor Opportunities
Don’t miss the opportunity to show your support and appreciation to our local public safety professionals. Beyond supporting and strengthening our community, sponsoring the Valor Awards will give your company the opportunity to promote your business to more than 300 business and community members as well as elected officials and public safety professionals from throughout Gwinnett County and its municipalities.
Award Sponsor
SOLD OUT
- Opportunity for company CEO or representative to present award at ceremony
- Opportunity for display table
- Logo recognition in broadcast emails and on website
- Recognition in press releases and event signage
- Recognition on signage for event
- Logo recognition in event program
- Six (6) seats at event with additional seats donated back to public safety
Leading Sponsor
$2,000
- Opportunity for display table
- Logo recognition in broadcast emails and on website
- Recognition on signage for event
- Logo recognition in event program
- Five (5) seats at event
Principal Sponsor
$1,500
- Mentioned in broadcast emails and on website
- Recognition on signage for event
- Logo recognition in event program
- Four (4) seats at event with additional seats donated back to public safety
Sponsors
Leading Sponsor
For Details and Questions
Contact April Perry
Sr. Director, Programs & Events
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