PINELLAS COUNTY– Sheriff Bob Gualtieri hosted the 2020 Annual Agency Awards Ceremony on Thursday, July 29, 2021. This year’s ceremony recognized over 150 individuals for their outstanding efforts throughout last year, as well as the:

Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year – Deputy Ian Haimes

Detention Deputy of the Year – Sergeant Walter Kelly

Forensic Science Specialist of the Year – Ashley Levesque

Support Person of the Year – Kimberly Priest

Child Protection Investigator of the Year – Jenna Ketterer

Reserve Deputy of the Year – Deputy David Swanson

The Jackie Clement Award – Awarded for an outstanding performance by a support staff member in the Child Protection Investigation Unit. – Priscilla Davis

Agency members also received awards in the following categories:

Certificate of Professionalism – Awarded for dedication and professionalism exhibited in the performance of duty.

Gold Star Award – Awarded for an exemplary act or outstanding performance materially contributing to the good reputation of the Sheriff’s Office, or when a member is attempting to save a life in a non-threatening situation.

Unit Achievement Award – Awarded for excellence in a group effort during an investigation, arrest, or other group achievement which brings recognition to the Sheriff’s Office.

Excellent Service – Awarded for an intelligent, self-initiated act materially contributing to a valuable law enforcement accomplishment.

Medal of Honor – Awarded for an act of extraordinary heroism by members who give their life in the performance of duty or distinguish themselves by the performance of a courageous act involving imminent danger to their own life, while knowing the risk involved. – Stephanie Magli accepted this award on behalf of her husband, Deputy Michael J. Magli.

To view a short video of some of the award recipients, click here: https://youtu.be/wTv-0pP3Yyo