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Public Service Awards
When you become a Safer Supporter, you are making a statement that a Safer Dallas is a Better Dallas for us all.
Join us for the 16th Annual Awards Luncheon honoring the dedicated men and women of the Dallas Police Department (DPD) and the Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR), as well as a distinguished Public Safety Leader in our community.
This event is an opportunity to recognize the bravery and commitment of our first responders who work tirelessly to keep our community safe. We will celebrate their outstanding achievements and contributions to public safety, with special awards presented to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
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Mar. 26, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dallas Country Club
4155 Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75205
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THIS YEAR'S AWARDEES
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Detective David Grubbs Jr Detective Andrea Isom
Over the past decade, Safer Dallas Better Dallas and The Rotary Club of Dallas have presented awards recognizing distinguished service by a Dallas Police Officer and outstanding public safety leadership on the part of a citizen. The list below represents the outstanding individuals who have been honored.
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Dallas Police Department Distinguished Service Award
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2009 Deputy Chief Julian Bernal
2010 Asst. Chief Vincent Golbeck
2011 Asst. Chief Tom Lawrence
2012 Deputy Chief Scott Walton
2013 Deputy Chief Christina Smith
2014 Assistant Chief Michael Genovesi
2015 Police Officer Bervin Smith
2016 Lieutenant Sally Lannom
2017 Executive Assistant Chief David Pughes
2018 Neighborhood Police Officer Mark Lutz
2019 Lt. Leroy Quigg
2020 Assistant Chief Jesse Reyes
2021 Executive Assistant Chief Lonzo Anderson
2022 Sergeant Matthew Terry
2023 DPD Wellness Unit
2024 Announced in March 2025
Dallas Public Safety Leader Award
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2007 Ruth Sharp Altshuler
2008 Pete Schenkel
2009 Honorable Dr. Elba Garcia
2010 Jody Grant and Courtney Underwood
2011 Minnie and Bill Caruth
2012 Walt Humann
2013 Craig Hutton
2014 Spencer Michlin
2015 Edna Pemberton
2016 Reid Porter and ACT (Advocates for Community Transformation)
2017 Daron Babcock and Bonton Farms
2018 Mitchell Glieber, State Fair of Texas
2019 John Forest (Citizen Award) Motorola Solutions (Corporate Award)
2020 Matthew Randazzo
2021 Derrick Battie
2022 Honorable Adam McGough
2023 Honorable Jennifer Stauback Gates
2024 Announced in March 2025
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Dallas Fire-Rescue Distinguished Service Award
2024 Officer Owen Thomas
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