Thursday, August 21, 2025

 Rotary Conference Center

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

About the Event:

The Public Safety Awards Ceremony formally recognizes one deserving public safety professional from the following fields: law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, and emergency communications. These candidates display exemplary conduct of their duties through serving the citizens of Onslow County, its municipalities, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River during the past year.

Join us as we celebrate the unsung heroes of our community at the annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to our 2025 Public Safety Awards Recipients

2025 Emergency Medical Services Professional of the Year

Melanie Foster, Paramedic, Onslow County EMS Community Paramedic

2025 Law Enforcement Professional of the Year

Jennifer Sturm, First Sgt, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office

2025 Firefighter Professional of the Year

Michael Williams, Assistant Battalion Chief, Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services

2025 Emergency Communications Professional of the Year

Bryan Martin, Telecommunicator II, Jacksonville Police Department

Thank You

to Our 2025 Sponsors

Platinum Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsors