Salute to Community Heroes
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 11, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
6-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11
Location
University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill
Fees/Admission
No registration required. Free and open to the public.
Description
Each December at a festive after hours event, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber recognizes the men and women who are committed to making Chapel Hill-Carrboro a thriving, healthy and sustainable community.
Enjoy a live performance by the Community Chorus Project and enjoy delicious refreshments.
Join us in celebrating:
Fred & Sylvia Black; Citizens of the Year
Betty McGinnis, Ronald McDonald House Volunteer; Jim Gibson Volunteer of the Year
Chief Dan Jones, Town of Chapel Hill Fire Chief; Town & Gown Award
Rev. John Manley, pastor emeritus, First Baptist Church; Irene Briggaman Lifetime Achievement Award
Also, join us in recognizing the outstanding men & women in public service:
Officer Erasmo Velzquez, Jr; Carrboro Police Officer of the Year
Officer James David; UNC Public Safety Employee of the Year
Investigator Patrick Gilchrist, Chapel Hill Police Officer of the Year
Cheryl Kornegay; Orange County EMS Employee of the Year
Deputy Marcus Gamez; Orange County Sheriff Employee of the Year
Master Firefighter Jacob Sinkiewicz; Chapel Hill Firefighter of the Year
Relief Driver Christophir Smith; Carrboro Firefighter of the Year
The event is free to attend and open to the public. No registration required. Refreshments are provided.
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