Community Hero and Antonio B. Pomerleau Medal of Honor Awards

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The Community Hero and Antonio B. Pomerleau Medal of Honor Award recipients exemplify an ongoing dedication to working closely with youth, the Burlington Police Department and the greater Burlington community to encourage public safety. The awards are presented to individuals or groups who contribute significantly to their community. These awards are presented annually at the Queen City Police Foundation Award Lunch. We accept award nominations in early spring of each year.

Past Winners of the Antonio B. Pomerleau Medal of Honor:
2018 - Jannine Wright
2017 - Pomerleau Family
2016 - Johanna Prince
2015 - Executive Director of the Greater Burlington Multi-Cultural Resource Center, Patrick Brown  
2014 - Gianna Rodd
2013 - Tristram Coffin, U.S. Attorney and Henry “Skip” Gates
2012 - Annie Ramniceanu, Spectrum Youth & Family Services; Judge Ben Joseph, Vermont District Court Judge
2011 - Sally Borden, KidSafe Collaborative of Vermont
2010 - Gail Shampnois, University of Vermont
2009 - Senator Patrick Leahy
2008 - Mary Alice McKenzie, Boys and Girls Club; Leisa Pollander, Sara Holbrook Community Center;
            Vicky Smith, King Street Youth Center

Past Winners of the Community Hero Award:
2018 - Scott LaMothe
2017 - Howard Center Street Outreach Team
2016 - Bill Bissonnette
2015 - City of Burlington Crossing Guard Team
2014 - ​Hannaford Supermarket
2013 - Aimee Stearns, Victim Advocate