The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in Kissimmee held its much-anticipated Awards and Longevity Ceremony in early December. The event recognizes the dedicated men and women of the Sheriff’s Office who have displayed exceptional service, unwavering commitment, and years of dedicated service to the community.
The Awards and Longevity Ceremony is a time-honored tradition at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, and on December 3rd, under the leadership of Sheriff Marcos Lopez the ceremony was particularly special. It was an opportunity to not only acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of the department’s personnel but also to celebrate the milestones achieved in terms of longevity and dedication.
The ceremony kicked off with Sheriff Marcos Lopez expressing his gratitude for the dedicated service of his team. He stated, “Thank you all for coming today, we’re here not just to recognize individual achievements but to celebrate the collective strength of our Sheriff’s Office family. Every day, our deputies and employees work tirelessly to make Osceola County a safer place, and today, we’re here to thank them.”
During the event, several awards and commendations were presented to individuals and teams who had gone above and beyond the call of duty. Each award was a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Sheriff’s Office personnel in ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
Back the Blue Award:
This year’s ceremony also included a special recognition: the Back the Blue award from the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. This award was presented by Rob Rosen, financial advisor with Edward Jones, and Keith Ronan, co-founder of Positively Osceola. The Back the Blue Award, that was founded by Rob Rosen, recognizes Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Employees of the Month. During the December ceremony, it honored August 2023 Employee of the Month Javier Cruz, September 2023 Employee of the Month Detective Ruth Marrero, October 2023 Employee of the Month Detective Courtney Adelsperger, and November 2023 Employee of the Month Deputy Gary Johnson for their outstanding contributions to the community.
Employee of the Months:
August 2023- Javier Cruz
September 2023 – Detective Ruth Marrero
October 2023 – Detective Courtney Adelsperger
November 2023 – Deputy Gary Johnson
Sworn Employee of the Year: Courtney Adelsperger
Civilian Employee of the Year: Julianne Browne
Administrative Excellence: Detective Courtney Adelsperger, Sergeant Christopher Devlin
Certificate of Appreciation: Lissette Merced, Alibeth Suarez-Galindo
Certificate of Appreciation: Edgar Roman, Ethan Fournier, Emil Mendez, Doug Ford, Stephanie Vazquez, Kyle Routt, Kyle Henry, Viviana Sosa, Ruth Roman, Lissette Burgos, Jesuel Cortes, Ashlee Pastor, Hector Perez-Rosado, Heric Oliver, Braxton Chilsom
Life Saving: CSO’s Christine Fuller and Alberto Acevedo-Rivera
Life Saving: Sergeant Brian Boisse
Unit Citation: Courtney Adelsperger, Sergeant Christopher Devlin, Sergeant Ramy Yacoub, Sergeant Gabriel Davila, Detective Kyle Gregory, Detective Hunter Perkins, Detective David Speight, Detective Rebecca Burgos, Detective Matthew Olka, Detective Gustavo Solis, Detective Anthony Klingensmith, Detective Ryan Qualls, Detective Kristin Minervino, Detective Tyler Fox,
Unit Citation: Deputies Mauricio Fernandez, Efrain Torres-Flores, Michael Grimaldi, Jorge Covas, Edgar Grady, Joshua Mayol, Peter Cady, Michael Rodriguez, Rafael Calderon, Jose Fajar, Daniel Pagan, Sergeants Mike Melendy, Jared Fisher, Billy Ostrander, Detectives Jordan Fisher, David Speight, Pilot George Freeman and TFO Keith Mobley.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Awards and Longevity Ceremony 2023 was a memorable event that celebrated the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women who serve their community with honor and integrity. The awards and recognitions served not only to acknowledge past achievements but to inspire the entire team to continue their relentless pursuit of excellence.
