In 2013, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce started a new tradition – The Valor Awards. The Chamber offered the Hampton Roads business community an opportunity to thank and recognize public safety heroes for extraordinary acts of courage and resourcefulness in the line of duty.
Chesapeake Police Officer Rachel Thomas accepts a Lifesaving Award from Michael Dudley, Chair-Elect of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Beach Fire Department received the Excellence in Public Safety Award for their response to the FA-18 jet crash in April 2012. (pictured from left) Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Virginia Beach City Councilman Jim Wood; Virginia Beach Fir
Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson hugs Suffolk Police Officer James Winslow as he’s awarded the Gold Medal of Valor and Ultimate Sacrifice Awards. Suffolk Police Chief Thomas Bennett looks on, while Virginia Beach Police Chief Jim Cervera stands and applauds.
Officer James Winslow of the Suffolk Police Department was presented with the Gold Medal of Valor and the Ultimate Sacrifice Awards. (pictured from left) Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson; Dr. Steve Julian, Sentara Obici Hospital; Delegate Chris Jones; Suffol
The Silver Medal of Valor was presented to Chesapeake Police Officer Jonathan Williams. (pictured from left) Chesapeake City Councilman Robert Ike; Chesapeake Police Chief Kelvin Wright; Chesapeake Police Officer Jonathan Williams; and Michael Dudley, Ch
The Silver Medal of Valor was presented to Virginia Beach Master Police Officer Timothy Hamed and Virginia Beach Police Officer Justin Trout. (pictured from left) Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Virginia Beach City Councilman Jim Wood; Virginia Beach
The Bronze Medal of Valor was awarded to five members of the Chesapeake Fire Department. (pictured from left) Chesapeake City Councilman Robert Ike; Chesapeake Fire Chief Edmund Elliott (accepting award on behalf of Firefighter Charles Cook); Chesapeake F
Virginia Beach Probationary Police Officer Chelsea Parker received the Bronze Medal of Valor. (pictured from left) Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Virginia Beach City Councilman Jim Wood; Terry Edwards, President of Sentara Leigh Hospital; Virginia Bea
Mr. Barry Kirschner of Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services (EMS) received a Lifesaving Award. (pictured from left) Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Virginia Beach City Councilman Jim Wood; Virginia Beach EMS Chief Bruce Edwards; Barry Kirschner;
Portsmouth Police Sergeant Steve Jenkins and Portsmouth Firefighter Chris Riley received Lifesaving Awards. (pictured from left) Portsmouth Police Chief Edward Hargis; Portsmouth Vice Mayor Paige Cherry; Portsmouth Deputy Fire Chief Mike Stockton; Portsm
Virginia Beach Police Officer Edward Cunningham received a Lifesaving Award (pictured from left) Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Virginia Beach City Councilman Jim Wood; Virginia Beach Police Chief Jim Cervera; Officer Edward Cunningham; and Michael Du
Norfolk Police Officer C.J. Scallon received a Lifesaving Award. (pictured from left) Norfolk Police Chief Michael Goldsmith; Norfolk Police Sergeant C. J. Scallon; and Michael Dudley, Chair-Elect of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Norfolk Police Officer K.O. Aldrich received a Lifesaving Award. (pictured from left) Norfolk Police Chief Michael Goldsmith; Officer K.O. Aldrich; and Michael Dudley, Chair-Elect of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
(from left) Recipient of the Bronze Medal of Valor Virginia Beach Probationary Police Officer Chelsea Parker; with Silver Medal of Valor awardees Virginia Beach Police Officer Justin Trout and Virginia Beach Master Police Officer Timothy Hamed
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