READYCOMMUNITIES
PARTNERSHIP
National Service and Sacrifice Awards
Since 2007, Recognizing America’s First Responders
Since 2007, the National Service and Sacrifice Awards program of the ReadyCommunities Partnership, a project of the Corporate Crisis Response Officers Association, has recognized citizen, volunteer, and career responders for their commitment and acts of service – particularly in the first 72 hours of a large-scale or national crisis - or their ultimate sacrifice to preserve and protect America’s communities.
Past awardees have been acknowledged at ReadyCommunities Partnership events including the National Congress for Secure Communities in Washington, DC (2007); the ReadyCommunities Partnership Military Base and Port Community Resiliency Symposiums at the Port of New Orleans (2013) and at the Port of Long Beach (2014) and other ceremonies. Past sponsors have included ESRI, Germane Systems, Sprint, and Target. Awardees to date are listed as follows:
National Service Award
Response and Containment
Presented at the Rayburn House Office Building
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
by House Committee Chairman on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Sam Graves (MO-6)
and Dr. Michael G. Schmidt
THE COMMUNITY OF MENDON
For Leadership and Collaboration to Comfort and Save Passenger Lives
Impacted by the Train Derailment Near Mendon, Missouri
With their Families and RCP/CCROA Board Members in Attendance
Accepted by Kansas City BC Todd Covington, FF Joe Disciacca, and Dr. Eric Hoyt
2022 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Response and Containment
Presented in Montecito, CA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’ and Dr. Michael G. Schmidt
PARTNERSHIP FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES SANTA BARBARA
For Leadership and Collaboration to Install Geobrugg Nets in Canyons
To Protect Lives and Mitigate Property Damage from Catastrophic Debris Flows
Accepted by Pat McElroy, Santa Barbara Fire Chief (Ret.)
2021 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Public Health and Medical
Presented in Charleston, SC
by Dr. Michael G. Schmidt and Capt. John E. Cameron
ROBERT T. BALL, JR., MD MPH FACP
For Leadership and Collaboration in the Greater Charleston,
SC Community to Foster Health Resiliency and Security
2020 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Response and Containment
Presented in Brunswick, Georgia
by Hon. Cornell Harvey and Dr. Rosalie J. Wyatt
US COAST GUARD SECTOR CHARLESTON AND MARITIME PARTNERS
Diligence and Collaboration in the MV Golden Ray Crew Rescue
Accepted by Capt. John Reed, USCG Sector Charleston Commander
2019 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
PORT OF CHARLESTON, SC
Innovation through Partnerships for
Strategic Military Base and Port Community Resiliency
Delivered to the Office of President & CEO James I. Newsome, III
2018 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented in Mt. Pleasant, SC
by Dr. Rosalie J. Wyatt, MBA
LOWCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY
For Community Ministering in Crisis
Accepted by Rev. Rob Dewey with Hon. Will Haynie,
Mt. Pleasant Mayor and Town Council Members Presiding
2017 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
FALLEN LINEMEN
Honoring Fallen Linemen and their Families for Service and Sacrifice to Community
Accepted by Assistant Director Rebekka Boyd-Smith
Fallen Linemen Organization, Madisonville, LA
2017 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of Long Beach, CA
U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH
MARTIME TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM RECOVERY UNIT
For Collaboration and Partnerships
Through Leadership, Expertise and Commitment to Working with Stakeholders
Before and After a Large-Scale Incident to Restore the Capacity of the Impacted Waterway(s)
Accepted by USCG Capt. James D. Jenkins, LCDR Jim E. Hiltz, and Security Specialist John Albrough
2014 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of Long Beach, CA
PORT OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
For Innovation and Partnerships
Accepted by Harbor Commissioners Doug Drummond and Rich Dines and CDR Ruggiero
2014 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’
CAPT. FRANK PASKEWICH, (USCG, RET.) &
U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR NEW ORLEANS CDR, CAPT. PETER GAUTIER
For Spirit in Duty (during the Katrina response)
Accepted by USCG Capt. Philip Schifflin
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’
MISSISSIPPI DOT LAW ENFORCEMENT
Service in Community
Accepted by Mr. Willie Huff
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’
LOUISIANA EMERGENCY DISABILITY AND AGING COALITION
Community Engagement
Accepted by Amy Dawson, Office of the Governor;
Jamie Karam, LATAN; Jeanne Abadie, Advocacy Center and others
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’
NEW ORLEANS PORT COORDINATION TEAM
Cross-Sector Collaboration
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’
JOINT TASK FORCE 7 PARISH SHERIFFS
Cross-Sector Partnerships
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by LTG Russel L. Honore’
HARBOR POLICE CHIEF ROBERT S. HECKER
Leadership in Service
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Presented at the Port of New Orleans, LA
by Gary LaGrange and Port of New Orleans Commissioner Robert Barkerding, Jr.
NEW ORLEANS DEPUTY MAYOR LTC JERRY SNEED
and FIRE CHIEF TIM MCCONNELL
on behalf of the New Orleans Police, EMS and Fire Departments
Service in Community
2013 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Legal and Intergovernmental
Presented in Washington, DC
HON. JAMES S. GILMORE
For Leadership and Exemplary Service
As Chairman of the Gilmore Commission
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Sacrifice Tribute
Response and Containment
Presented in Washington, DC
COMMUNITY OF CHARLESTON, SC
Honoring Nine Fallen Firefighters’ Call to Duty
And the Loss by Family and Community
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Response and Containment
Presented in Washington, DC
FLOYD COUNTY RESCUE
Upon the 50th Anniversary of Exemplary Service
By its Courageous Volunteers and Supporters
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Public Health and Medical
Presented in Washington, DC
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
For Organization and Leadership
During the 2005 Rita Evacuation
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Community and Citizen
Presented in Washington, DC
WAITE HOUSE
For Bravery and Selflessness
During the 35 Bridge Collapse
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Response and Containment
Presented in Washington, DC
COMMUNITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
For First Response and Collaboration
During the 35 Bridge Collapse
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Service Award
Community and Citizen
Presented in Washington, DC
WYNTON MARSALIS
For Leadership and Personal Contribution
to the Recovery of New Orleans
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
National Blueprint Best Practice Award
Presented in Galveston, Texas
HON. LYDA ANN THOMAS
For Mayoral Leadership of the Citizen Response Teams
2007 ReadyCommunities Partnership
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