DELHI — The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office recognized employees for attendance, years of service and outstanding performance during its annual awards ceremony Thursday, Oct. 22.
Sheriff Craig DuMond hosted the ceremony, attended by Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chair Tina Molé, District Attorney Shawn Smith, Emergency Services Director Stephen Hood, Probation Director Scott Glueckert, and employees’ family members, friends and colleagues.
DuMond thanked employees for their dedication to public safety and their service to county residents, while recognizing the support provided by families and colleagues.
Perfect attendance awards went to Deputy Sheriff Brenden Cairns, Corrections Corporal Trevor Cazzolla, Deputy Sheriff Alec Elderkin, Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Empara, Corrections Sergeant David McClung, Civil Division Corporal Daniel McGowan, Deputy Sheriff Justin Mohr, Corrections Officer David Mondore, Deputy Sheriff Michael Pedulla and Corrections Officer Diego Sanchez.
Years of service awards recognized Deputy Sheriff Victor Altheim, Deputy Sheriff Lucas Elmore, Corrections Officer Dalton Carver and Corrections Corporal Trevor Cazzolla for five years of service; Officer Robert Mantzouratos for 20 years; and Undersheriff Kim Smith for 25 years.
Superstar awards went to Deputy Sheriff Victor Altheim, Corrections Officer Arthur Cash and Corrections Officer Bryan Lubertine.
Distinguished service awards were presented to Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Eric Alexander, Senior Investigator David Barnes, Deputy Sheriff Ethan Berghammer, Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Empara, Corrections Officer Ryan Hanley, Corrections Officer David Mondore, Deputy Sheriff Michael Pedulla and Corrections Officer Richard Vasquez.
Exceptional service awards went to Deputy Sheriff Lucas Elmore, Corrections Officer Robert Mantzouratos and Corrections Officer Trey Pesout.
Other honors included the Civilian of the Year award to nurse practitioner Karena Trimbell; Corrections Officer of the Year to Corrections Corporal Elizabeth Cherry; and Deputy of the Year to Deputy Sheriff Corporal Justin Mohr.
The Community Partner of the Year award recognized the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office and District Attorney Shawn Smith.
