York County Chamber of Commerce

2023 HERO Awards

HERO Awards Program Sponsored by Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

HERO Awards are an annual recognition to our local heroes in Law Enforcement, Education, Military, First Responders (Fire/Safety/Dispatch), and Nurses for their outstanding support to the York County businesses and community.

HERO Military Award October 2023

NC1 Thelma King
U.S. Navy

York County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours October 2023
York County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours October 2023

HERO First Responder Award August 2023

William Lugo, Senior Fire Fighter/EMT
York County Fire & Life Safety

York County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours August 2023
York County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours August 2023

HERO Nurses Award June 2023

Sasha Strakhova
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

York County County Chamber of Commerce Nurses HERO Award
York County County Chamber of Commerce Nurses HERO Award

HERO Education Award April 2023

Erica Whitney
York County School Division

York County County Chamber of Commerce Educator HERO Award
York County County Chamber of Commerce Educator HERO Award

HERO Law Enforcement Award February 2023

Investigator Justin Michalski
York County/Poquoson Sheriff’s Office

York County Chamber of Commerce 2023 HERO Law Enforcement Award
York County Chamber of Commerce 2023 HERO Law Enforcement Award