Alabama First Responders Association holds first annual awards dinner

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March 14, 2022

The Alabama First Responders Association last week held its first annual awards dinner in Birmingham at the historic Fennec entertainment venue.

The dinner featured former White House advisor Sebastian Gorka as guest speaker. Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a welcome video message expressing appreciation to the responders for their service to their communities.

Angela McClure, Alabama First Responders Association executive director, spoke to the success of the association’s first awards dinner.

“Our event was very successful. We wanted this evening to be a celebration for First Responders and recognize them for their commitment to their job and their communities,” said McClure. “Dr. Gorka was an incredible speaker and he inspired so many of our first responders to continue saving lives and helping people.”

Association board member Brett Trimble expressed excitement over the association continuing to honor first responders in the future.

“We are proud of our award winners this evening,” stated Trimble. “These awards were well deserved and we look forward to presenting awards to outstanding first responders next year.”

The following were the 12 awards that were given at the awards dinner:

The Chief Justice Perry Hooper, Sr. Lifetime of Outstanding Service and Excellence in Leadership Award:

Sheriff Sid Lockhart, Chambers County

The Chief Justice Perry Hooper, Sr. Lifetime of Outstanding Service and Excellence in Law Enforcement Award:

Constable Jonathan Barbee, Jefferson County

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Deputy Danielle Eaton, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Firefighter of the Year

Clint Sills, Trussville Fire Department

EMT of the Year

Arwen McGauley, Blount EMT

Outstanding Community Service Award