Broward Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony
1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311

On Thursday, May 7, the Broward Sheriff’s Office will host its annual awards ceremony recognizing the invaluable contributions of its dedicated employees, valued community partners, and local citizens who have demonstrated extraordinary service, unwavering commitment, and remarkable acts of selflessness in service to their community.

Among this year’s distinguished awards recipients are Deputy Paul Petrillo and Sgt. Nelson Mendez, who both survived harrowing near-death experiences with a gunman, as well as Deputies Khirye Allen and Manuel Smith, whose quick actions saved a woman from being struck by a train. All four deputies will be awarded the Medal of Honor award in recognition of their extraordinary bravery and service.

Gold Cross, Lifesaving, Exceptional Service, and Samaritan awards, among others, will also be distributed to a total of 161 recipients. To view a list of the recipients, please click here.

BSO proudly commends these recipients and celebrates them on their outstanding accomplishments.