Award: Community Role Model 
Service: Peel Regional Police  
Year: 2021  

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, a four-year-old boy was out sledding with his siblings and Dad when an off-leash dog attacked him and dragged him by his face. Cst. William Hall, who was at the park with his own children while off-duty, put himself in harms way to save the boy by jumping on the dog. The young boy was rushed by ambulance to the hospital; but first, he was attended to by Cst. Hall who checked him over and even held a hat on his face placing pressure on the wound. 

Award: On-Duty Difference Maker – Civilian Police Service Employee 
Service: Peel Regional Police 
Year: 2021 

Erin Morrison has been a dispatcher with Peel Regional Police Service for 18 years, and brings a wealth of experience, professionalism and dedication to her role. She is extremely proud of the work she does, and she strives every day to ensure her competence as part of the Police and Emergency services system. Erin’s ability to think on her feet and make important decisions quickly and wisely makes her a leader amongst her peers. She goes above and beyond to create gifts and small reminders of appreciation for her teammates. Often on her own dime - and always on her own time - Erin has made countless Self Care Kits to distribute. She has organized events to raise money for mental health. 

Award: On-Duty Difference Maker – Uniform/Sworn Police Officer 
Service: Ontario Provincial Police 
Year: 2021 

On March 10, 2020, Sgt. Steven Large with the Ontario Provincial Police utilized quick thinking to rescue a fisherman who had fallen through the ice into the St. Lawrence River off Landon Bay while ice fishing. Sgt. Large risked his own life by undertaking a precarious water rescue using an available canoe on shore and sliding it across the ice to the fisherman in distress. Officer Large wasn't worried about his safety, rather, just saving this individual and doing his duty. 

Around 6am on Sunday, March 8, 2020 my brother was in distress. He left my mom's house just north of Belleville, ON and was driving to Port Colborne. We had been in contact with Belleville Police, but after his cell phone had pinged off a cell tower in the Toronto area, the Belleville Police could no longer help. Hours later, my brother made contact with my mom stating he was in a car wash and he had taken the transmission out of his car. He was still very distressed, he could hear voices telling him terrible things about himself and his loved ones. After attempts to contact different police services, I was directed to Halton Regional Police. My brother told Mom he was going to hide so "they" (the voices) couldn't find him. Halton Regional Police Acting Supervisor John Eddolls called me back and took information to help with the search...

Kristi has to be calm, cool, collected to be a Peel Regional Police Service 911 dispatcher. She has to be able to rise to the occasion of what ever the call might be, then be able to go home to her family and still be a loving and caring daughter and mom. To learn she had to help a member of her own circle through a tragic event and still do her job just defines the type of person she is. For most, it would be too emotional to be rational and helpful. It takes special kinds of people to work in the police force in any capacity, but to be a dispatcher truly takes a strong individual.

I met Woodstock Police Cst. Crombeen during a difficult time for me personally, as my daughter had threatened to kill myself and her two young children that I have custody of. It has been an ongoing issue as my daughter suffers mental health and addiction issues, and cannot be found any more to serve court documents. Through each interaction with Cst. Crombeen, she has always been straight forward with me about the process and I really appreciate that. She has always shown respect and with a human touch, not forgetting how painful this situation is on myself and grandkids. I am grateful she is on our Police force and thankful for her skills and tact! Thank you for contributing to our Community of Woodstock, and keeping us safe!

On March 10, 2020, Steven Large with the OPP was a quick thinking officer who used an available canoe sliding it across the ice to rescue a fisherman who had fallen through into the St. Lawrence River off Landon Bay while ice fishing. Officer Large wasn't worried about his safety, rather, just saving this individual and doing his duty. Exactly 1 year to the day, this rescued individual was happy to tell Officer Large he was back out fishing "all thanks to him." This would be the 2nd time in his career that Officer Large subjected himself to freezing water conditions in order to save a life. This is the most humble human being I know that would respond to this nomination as "I was just in the right place at the right time" and not think of himself as a hero.

OPP Officer Ron Boudreault lives in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. On Dec 9, 2015 my mother, whom I had been taking care of at home, passed away while I went to get her and I coffee. I returned to the home and later learned that she had suffered a diabetic seizure that she didn’t recover from during the short time I was gone. Four years earlier, I had lost my father in the same home due to Crohns Disease so finding my mother this way was such a heart breaking moment in my life. After calling 911, a few officers showed up but Officer Boudreault was so wonderful and professional, he made an awful situation bearable... 

Kip Wohlert has been a member of the Child Sexual Exploitation Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police for many years. Kip always puts the needs of the child victim first. Kip has been role model to other officers in Ontario and Canada as an instructor at both the Canadian Police College and the Ontario Police College. Kip is always available to assist officers when dealing with the most difficult investigations of crimes against children. His role as an online investigator has lead to the arrest of people who prey on our most valuable resource - our children. As Kip has been involved in investigations that have brought people before the courts all over North America and other countries, he has developed a worldwide network of contacts in social media and law enforcement. Kip is a true hero that makes a difference in the lives of children.

Constable Samantha Bigley has gone above and beyond in her role with the Bracebridge OPP. Not only does she continue to serve the community as a cognizant and capable officer of the law, ensuring local safety, she also takes time each week to visit those in need of support whether they suffer from drug addiction or mental health issues. She helped connect me with the CMHA in order to get my anxiety diagnosed properly and indirectly helped me get connected with a local healthcare practitioner in Muskoka. She has been doing this for years and she always tries to find a way not only to enforce, but also educate and support. And, most importantly, she does this everyday with a smile on her face.