{"id":260319,"date":"2026-04-22T00:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/260319\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T00:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:10:15","slug":"el-paso-county-sheriffs-office-honors-service-and-excellence-at-23rd-annual-awards-banquet-el-paso-county-sheriffs-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/260319\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office Honors Service and Excellence at 23rd Annual Awards Banquet \u2013 El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, during a ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel Colorado Springs, Sheriff Joseph Roybal and members of the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office gathered to celebrate personal achievements, office-wide milestones, and community-driven service at the 23rd Annual Awards Banquet Ceremony.<\/p>\n

The evening highlighted the dedication and longevity of the agency\u2019s personnel, from sworn, professional, and volunteer staff. Fourteen individuals were recognized for reaching 20 years of service, three marked 25 years, and three achieved the significant milestone of 30 years with the Office. Collectively, these honorees represent more than 445 years of service dedicated to the citizens of El Paso County.<\/p>\n

In brief remarks, Sheriff Roybal highlighted the people and partnerships behind the agency\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Office is defined by its people and the standard of excellence they uphold every day,\u201d said Sheriff Joseph Roybal. \u201cYear after year, you meet growing challenges with professionalism, resilience, and integrity\u2014delivering for the community we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to service milestones, numerous awards were presented in recognition of acts of bravery, professionalism, innovation, and commitment to public safety in the Pikes Peak region.<\/p>\n

These honors included:<\/p>\n

Medals of Valor (eight Sworn recipients)
\nDistinguished Service Award (seven Sworn and two Civilian recipients)
\nAchievement Award (six Sworn, one Posse Member, and two Civilian recipients)
\nLife Saving Medal (six Sworn and two County Security Officer recipients)
\nMeritorious Service Award (two Sworn and four Professional Staff recipients)
\nCommunity Recognition Award (New Life Church and El Paso Teller County 9-1-1- Authority)
\nThe Tanya M. Bell Achievement Award
\nThe Micah Flick Narcotic Enforcement Award
\nEmployee of the Month (Sworn and Professional Staff)<\/p>\n

The event also recognized excellence at the highest level, with Volunteer Coordinator Hayley Suppes and Detective Marissa Williams\u00a0being honored as the 2025 Employees of the Year.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s sponsors included:<\/p>\n

Platinum Sponsor: The Fraternal Order of Police Colorado Lodge 9<\/p>\n

Gold Sponsor: Trinity Services Group<\/p>\n

Silver Sponsors: Motorola Solutions, UC Health, VitalCore Health Strategies, and Watts Upfitting<\/p>\n

Bronze Sponsors: The El Pomar Foundation and Pikes Peak Crime Stoppers<\/p>\n

Supporting Partners: Bank of Colorado and Legacy & Co. Jewelers<\/p>\n

The Annual Awards Banquet serves as a reminder of the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office\u2019s ongoing mission to protect, serve, and engage with the community through excellence and integrity.<\/p>\n

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