Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
- Public Relations Bureau

PINELLAS COUNTY - Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri presents the 2022 Annual Agency Awards Ceremony. The Annual Awards recognize courageous service, personal initiative in solving crime, and outstanding public service that occurred throughout the last year.

The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Indian Rocks Baptist Church, located at 12685 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

This year’s ceremony will recognize over 180 individuals for their exemplary efforts throughout the year as well as the:

Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year
Detention Deputy of the Year
Forensic Science Specialist of the Year
Support Person of the Year
Child Protection Investigator of the Year
The Jackie Clement Award – Awarded for an outstanding performance by a support staff member in the Child Protection Investigations Unit.
Reserve Deputy of the Year
Citizen Recognition Awards

Agency members will also receive awards in the following categories:

Certificate of Professionalism – Awarded for dedication and professionalism exhibited in the performance of duty.

Gold Star Award – Awarded for an exemplary act or outstanding performance materially contributing to the good reputation of the Sheriff’s Office, or when a member is attempting to save a life in a non-threatening situation.

Unit Achievement Award – Awarded for excellence for a group effort in an investigation, arrest, or other group achievement which brings recognition to the Sheriff’s Office.

Excellent Service – Awarded for an intelligent, self-initiated act materially contributing to a valuable law enforcement accomplishment.

Meritorious Service Award- Awarded for an intelligent act while attempting to save a life.

Exceptional Service – Awarded for an intelligent and heroic act involving grave personal danger.

Combat Cross - Awarded for an act of exceptional heroism while engaged in combat with an adversary armed with a deadly weapon.

Media is invited to cover this event. For additional information please contact Sergeant Amanda Sinni at 727-582-6292 or Pinellas_SO_PIO@pcsonet.com