THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (September 17, 2015) – The Woodlands Township honored 12 public safety heroes for going the extra mile to make The Woodlands a safe community as The Woodlands Township hosted the Annual Public Safety Awards with the theme, “Honoring Those Who Serve.” Held on September 12, 2015, at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center with more than 275 people in attendance, including honorees, guests, and community leaders, the event paid tribute to 12 individuals in public safety from The Woodlands Fire Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Montgomery County Hospital District, the Montgomery County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3, and Texas Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol. Each honoree was chosen by their respective department for exemplary service and dedication to public safety.
Receiving a Life Saving Award for distinctive professionalism and dedication to duty, Truck 104, A shift, to The Woodlands Fire Department were:
- Lieutenant John Cantarella
- Lieutenant Chris Norsworthy
- Firefighter Josh Lee
- Firefighter Erik Secrest
Receiving the Meritorious Unit Award for distinctive professionalism and dedication to duty to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were:
- Sr. Sergeant Jermaine Jenkins
- Deputy Mike Evans
- Deputy Jeff Herman
- Deputy Joshua Hilado
Receiving the Meritorious Service Award for distinctive professionalism and dedication to duty to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was:
Receiving the Meritorious Service Award for distinctive professionalism and dedication to duty to the Montgomery County Hospital District was:
- Paramedic Brenna Jaszkowiak
Receiving the Meritorious Service Award for distinctive professionalism and dedication to duty to the Montgomery County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3 was:
• Corporal Steven Sprague
Receiving the Meritorious Service Award for distinctive professionalism and dedication to duty to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol was:• Trooper Trace Turner
The Woodlands Township hosts this event each year, along with support and sponsorships from many other businesses and individuals in The Woodlands and South Montgomery County area.
This year, the major sponsors were America’s ER, Kroger, The Woodlands Development Company, Woodforest National Bank, Alpha and Omega and CB&I.
“Every one of these individuals ensures the safety and security of residents and visitors of The Woodlands,” said The Woodlands Township Chairman of the Board Bruce Tough. “We commend them for going the extra mile in making The Woodlands a safe community.”
For more information on The Woodlands Township, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
The Woodlands Township honored 12 men and women at the fifth annual Public Safety Awards at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center on September 12, 2015.
Back Row (left to right):
Corporal Carl Norum, Sr. Sergeant Jermaine Jenkins, Trooper Trace Turner, Corporal Steven Sprague, Firefighter Josh Lee and Lieutenant Chris Norsworthy
Front Row (left to right):Deputy Mike Evans, Deputy Jeff Herman, Deputy Josh Hilado, Paramedic Brenna Jaszkowiak, Lieutenant John Cantarella, Firefighter Erick Secrest
Photo by Karen Elaine, Ray Sakers Photography