The annual Columbia Police Department Employee Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Seawell’s from 6 – 8 p.m. Chief Holbrook and Deputy Chief Kelly recognized officers, staff and citizens for their outstanding service during 2021. Whitney Sullivan, a multi-platform producer/anchor for WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, served as the host.
2021 Award Recipient List
Officer of the Year
David Castro
Investigator of the Year
Robert M. Henry
Rookie of the Year
Rares Ungureanu
Code Enforcement Employee of the Year
Jerry Smith
Civilian of the Year
Douglas Kaminer
Life Saving
Lauryn Bazel
Bruce Garrick
Jazmine Robinson
Javonte Selph
David Dymock
Justin Niscia
Alec Maurer
Medal of Valor
George Simpson
Meritorious Service
Joseph Dwyer
Tyarti Gerald
James Fitzpatrick
Preston Avery
Civic Achievement
Hakeisha Parks
Robert Paturzo
James Barnes
Chief’s Award
Angela Anderson
Christopher Bolling
Constance Lake
Michael Cothran
Outstanding Citizen
Cedric Givry
Uriah Stillinger
Kevin & Melissa Quinn
Savannah Paquette