County Exec. Ryan McMahon honors 911 dispatch employees

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Thursday, June 12, 911 center employees were recognized for their great work during the past year at an annual awards ceremony.

The awards were held at the Onondaga County 911 center and were presented by County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II, and the Department of Emergency.

“We are fortunate to have the best of the best working hard every day on behalf of the people of Onondaga County. This ceremony is an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to all the men and women who answer the phone in times of emergency,” McMahon said.

Several employees of the 911 center received awards specific to how they stood out during 2024.

The selected individuals awarded for the year 2024 are as listed:

Employee of the Year
Public Safety Dispatcher Joshua Cantello

Commissioner’s Award
Supervisor of Dispatch Operations Ashley Evans and
Public Safety Dispatcher Nora Strong

Commissioner’s Award
All 911 Staff who provided public service on the night of April 14, 2024

Commissioner’s Supervisory Award
Supervisor of Dispatch Operations Brandon Heffernan

Police Dispatcher of the Year Award
Supervisor of Dispatch Operations Justin Frey

Fire/EMS Dispatcher of the Year Award
Public Safety Dispatcher Macey Arlukiewicz

Telecommunicator of the Year Award
Public Safety Telecommunicator Melissa Hilton

Shane Daniels Positivity Award
Public Safety Shift Supervisor Timothy Ellis

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