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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 23, 2012 · 10 By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Halton police recognize 75 award winners Halton Regional Police Service members understand it takes dedication to make the community a better place and not just from its officers, but from the community at large as well. So the service recognized those who have helped make Halton a safer community at its annual Police, Citizen, Media Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 17 at the Oakville police headquarters -- including The Oakville Beaver. A total of 75 awards were handed out to officers of the service, citizens of the community and members of the media. "At tonight's ceremony, we're recognizing the incredible results we can achieve when we all work together toward a common goal, creating a safe, secure, peaceful community for all of us to enjoy," said retiring Chief Gary Crowell. "This is not the responsibility of any one group of professionals. It is achieved ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog big Wins: At left, Oakville Beaver reporter Dominik Kurek receives the Best News Story Award from Deputy Chief Andrew Fletcher and Halton Regional Police Services board member Andrew Tyrell. At right, Sean DeSouza, right and Christian Schortemeyer pick up the Chief's Commendation Award for Citizens. through initiatives, commitment and dedication of each and every one of us, regardless of what we do for a living." In many cases, citizens and police officers were recognized for saving or attempting to save someone in a life-and-death crisis. Among the youngest winners were Burlington teenagers, Sean DeSouza, 17, See Oakville page 12 www.oakville.ca www.facebook.com/ townofoakville @townofoakville Oakville Conserves Energy Fair Enjoy: Free Skate 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Local Community Sustainability Plan Event June 9, 2012 Sixteen Mile Sports Complex 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Make a difference in your community today that will last forever! Learn how you can create a more sustainable Oakville. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Livable sessions: School Challenge: Tradeshow: Prizes: involved in your community and contribute to Oakville's livability! Visit exhibitors for your chance to win one of these great prizes: