Honoring police officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders for extraordinary acts of courage, empathy, and meritorious service.
About this Award
Entering its 15th year in 2020, NLM’s annual Awards of Valor program, presented by YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS, honors active duty police officers, police detectives, K-9 units, firefighters & fire police, EMS & EMT, other emergency responders, and law enforcement personnel from the Greater Philadelphia Region for remarkable acts of heroism and for serving as role models in their communities. Their stories are gripping and inspirational, and they represent the very best of what Chevrolet and the Museum consider “Everyday Heroes.”
The following are criteria/achievements that can qualify a nominee for this award:
- Valor in Emergency Response – Individual
- Valor in Emergency Response – Team
- Meritorious Community Service – Individual
- Meritorious Community Service – Team
Nominations for the 2020 Awards of Valor are now open.
The submission deadline is September 18. The Awards Ceremony will be held in early December.
Click here to learn the winners of the 2019 Awards of Valor.
Questions about this award should be directed to Erica Warburg at ewarburg@libertymuseum.org.
About the Sponsor
The Philadelphia Area Chevy Dealers Group includes dealers located in the Philadelphia area, Delaware and South New Jersey and are proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Awards of Valor program. Their involvement with the Awards of Valor program is just another example of this Chevrolet Dealers Group’s commitment to their communities. This commitment is evident in their many other community activities which underscore the belief that in all lives there are everyday heroes. These heroes can be found in the Youth Baseball and Youth Soccer Leagues which the Chevrolet Dealers Group sponsors. This program partners a Chevrolet dealer with a local Youth Sports league. They are also supporters of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer annual walks.
See the complete list of sponsors below:
Armen Chevrolet
Barlow Chevrolet Inc.
Bennett Chevrolet Inc.
Bergeys Chevrolet Inc.
Bob Fisher Chevrolet Inc.
Bob Novick Chevrolet-Geo-Buick-GMC
Brown-Daub Chevrolet of Nazareth
Bryner Chevrolet Inc.
Burke Motor Group
Burlington Chevrolet
Carfagno Chevrolet
Chapman Chevrolet, Llc
Chevrolet of Turnersville
Ciocca Chevrolet
Ciocca Chevrolet of Princeton
Ciocca Chevrolet of West Chester
Del Chevrolet Inc.
Diver Chevrolet
Elkins Chevrolet Llc
Faulkner Chevrolet
Fred Beans Chevrolet
Gentilini Chevrolet
Jeff D’Ambrosio Chevrolet
Kerbeck Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
Lucas Chevrolet
Nucar Chevrolet
Outten Chevrolet, Inc.
Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg, Inc.
Patriot Chevrolet
Patriot Chevrolet of Warminster
Pellegrino Chevrolet
Porter Chevrolet
Quigley Chevrolet
Raceway Chevrolet
Reedman Toll Auto World
Reedom Toll Chevrolet of Springfield
Rentschler Chevrolet
RK Chevrolet
Scott Chevrolet
Thomas Chevrolet, Inc.
Turnpike Chevrolet Inc.
Willis Chevrolet
Wind Gap Chevrolet, Inc.
Videon Chevrolet
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Click here to see the inspiring work of these 4th through 8th grade students, who clearly understand their ability to make a difference!
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Do you know a first-responder who deserves special recognition?
We are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Awards of Valor presented by YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS. This Award honors police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other emergency responders for extraordinary acts of courage, empathy, and meritorious community service. To learn more and submit a nomination, please click here.
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Do you know a teacher who deserves special recognition?
We are now accepting nominations for our 2020 Teacher as Hero Award. This yearly recognition program, sponsored by State Farm®, honors outstanding educators in the Delaware Valley. To learn more and submit a nomination, please click here.
Do you know a Healthcare Professional who deserves special recognition?
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