14th Annual Valor Awards: Honoring Our Community Heroes
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is proud to celebrate the 14th Annual Valor Awards presented by Bank of Clarke, recognizing the extraordinary courage, selflessness and dedication of local public safety professionals and citizens throughout Clarke County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester.
Each honoree and team was nominated by peers and agency leadership and reviewed by a panel of community leaders. This year's awards recognize acts of bravery, lifesaving efforts and exceptional service that occurred between July 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.
From moments of extraordinary heroism to everyday acts of compassion, these individuals demonstrate an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving others, both on and off duty.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each honoree for their courage, sacrifice and willingness to answer the call when our community needs them most.
Click the button below to read the inspiring stories of our 2026 Valor Award recipients and discover the remarkable acts of courage, compassion and service that earned them this recognition.
Congratulations to the 2025 Valor Award Recipients:
Unit Citation - Firefighter Colby Anderson, Specialist Tyler Wakeman, Captain David Hupp, Specialist Brandon Holaday, Technician Brittany Driver, Lieutenant John Wright, Specialist Anthony Lafollette, Specialist Kaegan Horvat, Battalion Chief Leslie Hawkins
Unit Citation - Corporal Tom Keller, Officer Dylan Holliday, Officer Sean Lenhoff, Officer Alexandra Warren, Officer Anna Griffin, Officer Gary Hennen, Sergeant Ryan Oravec, Detective Morgan Minor, Detective Jesse Beatty, Detective Adam McCoy, Detective Jared Miller, Detective Jonathan Dixon, Detective Luke Joslin
Lifesaving Award - Corporal Keller, Detective Morgan Minor, Officer Holliday
Lifesaving Award - Deputy Wayne Alsberry, Deputy Sarah Galbraith
Lifesaving Award - Firefighter Andrew Sengstack
Lifesaving Award - Shift Supervisor Michelle Cunningham of Frederick County Public Safety Communications
Lifesaving Award - Deputy Michael Momsen, Communications Officer Jennifer Hardy, Lieutenant Josh Terrell, Specialist Matt Riley, Technician Andrew Plunkett, Captain David Hupp, Firefighter Frederick Biddulph, Specialist Heather Hughes, Volunteer Firefighter Caden Mello
Meritorious Action Awards- Officer Alexandra Warren, Officer Morgan Gilcrest, Officer Anna Griffin
Certificate of Valor - Paramedic Ashley Hoffmann