LANSING, Mich. — State Sen. Lana Theis on Monday announced contests to honor the service of the 22nd Senate District’s public safety officers, front-line workers and veterans.

“Livingston and Washtenaw counties are blessed with dedicated public safety officers, front-line workers and veterans who serve or have served our communities with professionalism and dedication to their fellow Michiganders,” said Theis, R-Brighton. “I am looking forward to giving these brave men and women the recognition they deserve.”

The awards, open now through Feb. 15, will recognize people from each of the following categories:

• Public Safety Officer Awards
  • Police officer
  • Deputy
  • Firefighter
  • EMS person
  • Dispatcher
  • Jail officer/Corrections officer
• Front-line Worker Awards
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Grocery employees
  • Truck/Delivery drivers
  • Other workers on the front lines
• Veteran of the Year Award
  • Any veteran from any era of service of any branch of the armed forces.

Nominations should be submitted by filling out a form at the following websites:

• Public Safety: https://www.senatorlanatheis.com/public-safety-awards/
• Front-line Workers: https://www.senatorlanatheis.com/frontline-worker-awards/
• Veteran of the Year: https://www.senatorlanatheis.com/veteran-of-the-year/

District residents wishing to submit a nomination should include their name and contact information, the nominee’s name and position, and a description of why the nominee deserves an award.

Nominations may also be submitted via email at [email protected] or by phone at 517-373-2420.

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