The Greater Fayetteville Chamber and presenting award sponsors Highland Construction & Restoration and Manna Church announce the upcoming 2023 Annual Public Safety Valor Awards, taking place on September 12th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. This event held at Manna Church serves as a heartfelt tribute, expressing the deepest gratitude and admiration for the unwavering dedication of first responders in the city, county and at Fort Liberty.

These extraordinary men and women put their lives on the line every day to ensure safety and well-being. It is only fitting to come together as a community to recognize their selflessness, bravery and commitment to serving others.

The awardees of this prestigious event are nominated by their Chiefs or agency heads from various law enforcement agencies, fire/rescue departments, and emergency management agencies that serve Cumberland County. These exceptional individuals have gone above and beyond the call of duty, demonstrating valor in the face of adversity.

This year's awards will honor those who have shown remarkable courage and resilience during incidents that occurred within Cumberland County over the past year. Their stories serve as a testament to their unwavering dedication to protecting our community. The award categories are:

The Valor Award. Reserved for those who have displayed extraordinary valor and heroism. It is given to public safety officials who knowingly put their lives at risk or faceD extreme bodily harm while performing official duties.

The Lifesaving Award. Recognizes public safety officials who have undertaken official acts in life-threatening situations, resulting in saving a life or preventing serious harm. Their quick thinking, bravery, and decisive actions deserve admiration.

The Award of Merit. Designed to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional initiative, ingenuity and diligence in the performance of their duties. Whether it's creating a groundbreaking program or process, solving a long-standing cold case or dedicating years of detective work to a major initiative, this award recognizes individuals who have truly made a difference in public safety.

The People's Choice Award. This is a special recognition chosen by our community. It honors an individual who has truly touched the lives of people around them through their exceptional service. This awardee has gone the extra mile and made a lasting impact on the community they serve.

The Greater Fayetteville Chambers and its sponsors request that you join them in honoring and celebrating these remarkable individuals who work tirelessly to ensure our safety and well-being. The awards ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Manna Church, 5117 Cliffdale Rd. Fayetteville. Admission is $25. To purchase tickets visit www.chamber.faybiz.com/events.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For information, contact Jami McLaughlin at 910-483-8133 ext. 6774 or email events@faybiz.com.