Valor Awards
We were deeply honored to celebrate courage, dedication, and selflessness at the 13th Annual Valor Awards, presented by Bank of Clarke. At the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, we came together with local law enforcement and fire & rescue agencies to recognize the incredible public safety professionals and volunteers who have gone above and beyond to keep our community safe.
The Valor Awards are a tribute to those whose actions embody true bravery and compassion. Each nominee’s story reminds us of the extraordinary strength and heart in our community, and we are grateful to every hero who steps forward in moments of need.
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients!
Congratulations to the 2025 Valor Award Recipients:
Unit Citation - Firefighter Colby Anderson, Specialist Tyler Wakeman, Captain David Hupp, Specialist Brandon Holaday, Technician Brittany Driver, Lieutenant John Wright, Specialist Anthony Lafollette, Specialist Kaegan Horvat, Battalion Chief Leslie Hawkins
Unit Citation - Corporal Tom Keller, Officer Dylan Holliday, Officer Sean Lenhoff, Officer Alexandra Warren, Officer Anna Griffin, Officer Gary Hennen, Sergeant Ryan Oravec, Detective Morgan Minor, Detective Jesse Beatty, Detective Adam McCoy, Detective Jared Miller, Detective Jonathan Dixon, Detective Luke Joslin
Lifesaving Award - Corporal Keller, Detective Morgan Minor, Officer Holliday
Lifesaving Award - Deputy Wayne Alsberry, Deputy Sarah Galbraith
Lifesaving Award - Firefighter Andrew Sengstack
Lifesaving Award - Shift Supervisor Michelle Cunningham of Frederick County Public Safety Communications
Lifesaving Award - Deputy Michael Momsen, Communications Officer Jennifer Hardy, Lieutenant Josh Terrell, Specialist Matt Riley, Technician Andrew Plunkett, Captain David Hupp, Firefighter Frederick Biddulph, Specialist Heather Hughes, Volunteer Firefighter Caden Mello
Meritorious Action Awards- Officer Alexandra Warren, Officer Morgan Gilcrest, Officer Anna Griffin
Certificate of Valor - Paramedic Ashley Hoffmann