End-of-the-Year Awards

12/15/2022

Each year Sheriff Jeff Shaver hosts an End-of-the-Year Awards celebration for Sheriff's Office employees.

During this meeting, Sheriff Shaver and Chief Deputy Summerford presented awards to show their appreciation to many Deputies and Corrections Officers for their outstanding performances during the past year while serving and protecting the residents of Cherokee County and for their dedication to the Sheriff's Office.

A Medal of Valor was awarded, posthumously, to Corporal Keith Morgan and his presented to his wife. Corporal Morgan passed away in February of this year as a result of contracting COVID-19 while selflessly serving the citizens of Cherokee County.

Pictured below are Deputies and Corrections Officers that received an award for going above and beyond in their daily duties.

Sgt. Bubba Snead, Inv. Michael Green, and Inv. Stephen Hooks awarded with Firearms Instructors

Inv. Stephen Hooks Awarded with 25 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Inv. Stephen Hooks was awarded for 25 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Inv. Michael Green was awarded for Highest Number of Criminal Cases and for the Outstanding Service Award

Inv. Jeremy Stepps was awarded with the Sheriff’s Star of Excellence

Inv. Jeremy Stepps was awarded with the Sheriff's Star of Excellence

Cpl. Reserve Deputy Garry Thompson was awarded for 5 Years of Service with the Sheriff’s Office and for Outstanding Support to the Sheriff’s Office with the Most Reserve Volunteer Hours.

Cpl. Reserve Deputy Garry Thompson was awarded for 5 Years of Service with the Sheriff's Office and for Outstanding Support to the Sheriff's Office with the Most Reserve Volunteer Hours.

Court Security Deputy Paul McDonald was awarded with 42 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Correction Officer Shawn Pence was awarded with the Outstanding Service Award

Deputy Rex Leath was awarded for 38 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Correction Officer Sgt. Amanda Hamilton was awarded with the Hound Dog Award for B-Shift, along with CO Bill Bishop and CO Devin Smith (not pictured)

Deputy Phillip Stone was awarded for 34 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Correction Officer Sgt. Alyssa Lugo was awarded with the Life Saver Award

SRO Deputy Tracy Nelson was awarded for 32 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Deputy Jonah Smith was awarded for Most I/O Reports and Most Miles Patrolled

Sheriff Shaver awarded with 41 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Deputy Dakota Deberry was awarded for Most DUI Arrests

Cpl. Keith Morgan’s Wife, Leanna, accepting the Medal of Valor

Cpl. Keith Morgan's Wife, Leanna, accepting the Medal of Valor

Cpl. Kyle Newton was awarded for Most Warrants Served

Cpl. Mike Farrell was awarded for having 32 Years of Service in Law Enforcement

Cpl. Daniel Holcomb was awarded for 5 Years of Service with the Sheriff’s Office, Completion of K9 Training School, Most Recovered Stolen Vehicles, and Most Warrantless Arrests

Cpl. Daniel Holcomb was awarded for 5 Years of Service with the Sheriff's Office, Completion of K9 Training School, Most Recovered Stolen Vehicles, and Most Warrantless Arrests

Cpl. Tony Pettitt was awarded for Most Civil Papers Served

Lt. Nick Vaughn was awarded with the Chief’s Leadership Award

Lt. Nick Vaughn was awarded with the Chief's Leadership Award

Firearms TopShot Award was presented to Cpl. Daniel Holcomb on A-Shift Patrol, Deputy Jonah Smith on B-Shift Patrol, and Inv. Jeremy Stepps for Investigations.