First Responders Awards

Each year in May we partner with the local first responders in our community to nominate one outstanding member of their team.

There are 4 departments in the Summerville/Dorchester County area that we recognize with this honor: The Summerville Fire Department, The Summerville Police Department, The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, and The Dorchester County EMS.  

Our Club is proud to honor our local First Responders who put their lives on the line each day to better our community.

The 2024 Summerville Rotary Club’s First Responders

Awards Recipients:

• Summerville Police Dept. Officer of the Year:  Tyler Ladson
• Summerville Communicator of the Year:  Sheila McLendon
• Summerville Firefighter of the Year:  Jonathan Knapp
• Dorchester County Deputy of the Year:  Richie Hill
• Dorchester County Paramedic of the Year:  Spencer Watson
• Dorchester Firefighter of the Year:  Kyle Dawe