I work with Wes's wife and both are non-stop heroes, giving back to their community. I've known Wes for years and his dedication to not only his work, but also the difference he makes in the community and the work he does with those affected by mental health is so admirable. The endless hour he works, spends training, holidays he works and time away from his family/loved ones to keep us all safe in this crazy world deserves a hero award as he and his brother both are unsung heroes!!!

This officer has made a huge impression on building the awareness of the need for road safety in Halton, and brings his skills and knowledge to media platforms to enhance this awareness with skill and pride! Very pleased he is working in our neighbourhoods keeping us all grounded and safe! The noisemaker reduction program outlines another area where his efforts are appreciated by us all in getting these individuals the right punishment for their errors of judgement. Great officer, worthy of any awards handed out!

It is great to have a female K9 officer in our Durham Regional Police force. Young girls will have a role model to look up to and realize they can be the best version of themselves. She epitomizes what beyond the call of duty means. Her community involvement is well known by Durham residents and DRP officers.

Wes King is absolutely incredible - the definition of a true hero, catching bad guys and being the good guy at charity events. He and his K9 partner go above and beyond to keep our community safe! What a better way to thank him then to nominate him for this!!

In 1999, after a seven-year career as a paramedic, Richard knew from experience the life saving capabilities of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). He approached his employer and the CEO of the McDonald Cartier International Airport (MCIA) where he worked and presented them with a plan to introduce AEDs inside the terminal. After months of presentations to Health and Safety Officers, lawyers and others involved in the decision-making process, it was approved. In 2000, the MCIA was the first Canadian airport to implement a defibrillator program. 

Terra is a member of the Ontario Provincial Police and is assigned to the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, working on the Victim ID team. Terra spends her day going through images of child sexual abuse, looking for the unseen clues. Terra works with police services around the world and has been credited with saving victims of child sexual abuse. Terra and her team are superheroes without capes.

Officer King is hard working, always catching the bad guys and volunteering when needed. I have seen him help people who have mental health issues and he goes above and beyond the call of duty. He deserves to be rewarded for his hard work and dedication.

Marc is a hero because he is relentless in keeping the community safe from unsafe driving behavior. Marc also provides education for drivers and the public.

I believe that Constable Taraso is one of the hardest working traffic enforcement officers in Halton Region. He always puts the safety of all motorists as his first priority. As a resident of Oakville, I feel reassured knowing Constable Taraso is efficiently and effectively patrolling our roadways. If he sees what he thinks is a possible infraction, he is immediately investigating. I wish there were many more officers, in all police services, as committed to their careers as Constable Taraso.

William DeKoning saved my life! I suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD, broken heart syndrome and paranoia. He would either call to check on me or, as he was driving by my house, he would stop in to see how I was doing. Just knowing that he cared took all the thoughts of suicide out of my head. If it weren't for him, I know I would not be here today. I owe my life to him.