2013 Awards Ceremony

This past Friday, February 21st, Sheriff John D’Agostini hosted the 2013 Sheriff’s Office awards ceremony at the American Legion Hall. This year’s dinner was hosted by members of Calvary Chapel of the Foothills. During the ceremony, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office employees and community members were recognized for exemplary actions and service. Prior to them receiving their awards, a review of their actions that warranted recognition was read to attendees. These actions included traumatic life threatening situations, major investigations and exemplary work performance.

The ceremony was attended by award recipients, their family and friends. We also had distinguished members of our community including El Dorado County Board of Supervisor member Ron Mikulaco and Brian Veerkamp, along with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Senior Special Agent John Prelip.

OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Dan Fulton

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Ben Handy

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Peggy Wenner

TEAM OF THE YEAR

Narcotic Detectives:

Sgt. Mike Cook

Ben Davidson Eric Palmberg Dan Rath Lance Bryant

Robert St. Pierre Jason Bloxsom SA Joe Beeson

DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR

Deborah Green

SWORN MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Lt. Jackie Noren

SWORN SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

Sgt. Gary Parker

CIVILIAN SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

Danette Helwig

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Dan Schmidt (Search & Rescue – SAR)

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Beth Frisby

BRONZE LIFESAVING MEDAL

William Turnbull & Terrie Cissna

CERTIFICATE OF LIFESAVING

Jennifer Merino & Ben Handy

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Sgt. Jeff Leikauf

COMMENDATIONS:

Greg Almos Tony Broadfoot Michael Roberts Jackie Todd Mark Hangebrauck Sgt. Matt Cathey Christina DeWater Gabriel Hathorne Kathy Jacobs Cassidy Thomason Cortney Barbot Rich Dean Frank Yost Christopher Garcia Christina Novello Samantha Whitlock David Joiner

Scott Gabler (SAR) Sienna Smith (SAR)

Sheriff D’Agostini also presented service pins to employees who completed ten, fifteen, twenty, and twenty-five years of service to the Sheriff’s Office. Eight Sheriff’s Office personnel who retired in 2013 were also recognized for their service. Sheriff D’Agostini is appreciative of the dedicated employees and citizens who make our community safer and more enjoyable for all.