Awards

The South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association proudly presented the following awards at the SCSA Awards Banquet held July 12th, 2021 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

2021 Sheriff Of The Year
Sheriff Leon Lott
Richland County

2021 Deputy Of The Year
Senior Corporal Gary Beaver
Sumter County Sheriff's Office

2021 Detention Officer of the Year
Director Shelia Gillespie Buckman
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

The South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association proudly presented the following Medal of Valor Awards at the SCSA MOV Banquet held April 27, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina.

2021 Medal of Valor Recipients

Deputy Shawn Gopaul
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Drew Winans
Deputy Jerome Maybank
Deputy Brandon McWerthy
Georgetown County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Mike Medlin
SRO Kevin O'Dell
Deputy Gabriel William Mulkey
Lexington County Sheriff's Office

Sergeant Corey Cook
Lt. Michael Clayton
Lt. Thomas Miller
Newberry County Sheriff's Office

Corporal Andrew Gillette
Senior Corporal Gary Beaver
Staff Sergeant September Craft
Sumter County Sheriff's Office