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