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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.

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Award Categories

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.

Purple Heart

Honors public safety professionals critically injured or killed in the line of duty. Recognizes sacrifice, courage, and commitment to protecting the community.