Officer Joseph Benson
Norristown Police Officer

While on routine patrol, he spotted a house fire and helped to guide five residents to safety.
 

Joan Morello
Norristown

Vice president of business development for Penn Liberty Bank in Plymouth Meeting, Joan is a tireless volunteer in her community who when asked about her contributions will talk about how the opportunities enriched her own life.
 

Thomas Bigoski
Norristown

Thomas is bowling for a way to strike out breast cancer. Since 2004, he has hosted an annual bowling tournament to raise money to fund a cure.

Norristown Fire Company
(Award accepted by Battalion Chief Chris Cossman)

More than 100 Norristown firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire that ripped through a Norristown apartment complex, helping to safely evacuate some 43 adults and six children.
 

Officer Andrew Carlin and Sgt. John Bianchini
and Sgt. Steve Walker (not pictured)
West Conshohocken Police

These officers put aside their own safety to free a citizen who was trapped in a burning building.
 

Hank Cisco
Norristown

A former police officer and boxer, Hank believes that service to others is the definition of a full and productive life. He was the very first Ambassador of Norristown
 

Christopher Polo
Ardmore

Sgt. Polo, a member of the Lower Merion Police Department, is lauded for his persistence and determination in apprehending the driver responsible for a fatal hit and run incident.
 

John Collins
Ardmore

Lower Merion Police Officer John Collins diligently worked to find the driver of a vehicle who struck and killed a 70-year-old Lower Merion resident.
 

Andrew Sbei
Bridgeport

When he smelled smoke in his family's home, he didn't panic. He called 911 for assistance. The Bridgeport Fire Marshall called Andrew's actions "nothing short of heroic."
 

William C. Daywalt Sr.
King of Prussia
(Award accepted by his son, Bill Daywalt Jr., who is pictured)

William Daywalt lived a life of service that will long be remembered by family, friends and the entire community. He never said no to helping his fellow citizens. The community lost a true hero and a friend when Bill died in 2006.

Norine Sidberry
King of Prussia

What started simply as walking her dog turned into an effort to help a neighbor return to a much better quality of life. She succeeded in thwarting a Sheriff Sale, helping the neighbor to obtain appropriate medical care and to find a new home.
 

William Epright Jr.
Norristown

This Norristown firefighter has been recognized for his heroic deeds on more than one occasion. Mr. Epright doesn't pause when he sees a burning building, but uses his training and skills (without the slightest hesitation) to help his neighbors and fellow man.

Officer James Siegfried
King of Prussia

The Upper Merion Township Police Officer stepped out of his normal line of duties to help deliver a baby at the Upper Merion Dental Association in King of Prussia.

Maria Evans
Radnor H.S. Student

This Radnor High School student is making a difference in countries all over the world by spending her summer vacations helping people in need.
 

Michelle Simmons
Norristown

As President and CEO of Why Not Prosper Michelle helps women begin to rebuild a new life after leaving prison. She empowers women to make positive changes in their lives.
 

Gladwyne Fire Company

Quickly responded to a motorist's call for help. The motorist was trapped inside his vehicle in a flash flood on a local Lower Merion Township road. Fast-moving water was rising inside the motorist's vehicle. Gladwyne Fire Company crew rigged ropes across the rising stream and to the motorist through a car window. When those rescue attempts were thwarted by wind and rain, the crew formed a human chain and waded into the flooding creek, pulling the motorist through the car window and to safety.

Ernest Smith
Norristown

Vice Principal at Norristown High School and football coach, Mr. Smith sees something positive in every student and has a knack for bringing together people of every generation.
 

Robert H. Gordon
Plymouth Meeting

A Plymouth Ambulance paramedic, Mr. Gordon responded to a call for help at an accident scene, helping to remove the victim from a burning vehicle and saving the victim's life.

Kelli Teaford
West Norriton

The owner of Thrifty Trendy Tots consignment shop in Bridgeport, Ms. Teaford serves her community by offering a wide range of gently used children's merchandise, which helps many local families to outfit their children in an affordable way.
 

Det. Gregory Henry
Lower Merion

Det. Henry of Lower Merion Police Department undertook a murder investigation and through his meticulous work brought the individual responsible to justice.
 

Upper Merion Police Association
(Award accepted by Det. Les Glauner)

When officers decided that they wanted to donate to worthy local causes and faced the issue of regulations that disallowed them from accepting contributions, they took a challenge and turned it into a success -- the Upper Merion Police Association.
 

James Lentz
Eagleville

In May, this Coatsville Fire Department firefighter was off-duty when he came upon a vehicle accident. The vehicle was on fire and Mr. Lentz pulled the driver out of the vehicle and to safety.

Brent Williams
Philadelphia

Mr. Williams, a former Norristown resident, came to the aid of a Norristown police officer who was being assaulted by a robbery suspect. He did so without regard to his own personal safety, which represents the highest tradition of public service. For his efforts, he also received a commendation from the Montgomery County District Attorney's office for "his outstanding heroism and bravery." When asked about his selfless act, he is quoted as saying: "I just did what I thought was right."
 

Devynn Mahoney
Norristown
When his family was awakened by fire in the middle of the night, Devynn demonstrated the proper technique for exiting a burning building by crawling under the smoke. He had learned this during a presentation by firefighters during Fire Safety Week at Hancock Elementary School.
 

Charles Wood
Norristown

Mr. Wood knows a thing or two about protecting the environment and creating a new generation of environmentalists. He is president of Stony Creek Anglers and has dedicated his time to preserving the Stony Creek and teaching children about the beauty of nature and preserving it.
 

Joseph and Anita McHugh
Norristown

This couple responded to neighbors in need during a house fire. Anita went inside the burning home and taking one of the residents by hand, lead her to safety.