Posted on 10th December 2025

2025 Award Recipients

Civil Employee of the Year Award
Manager Marianne Saindon, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office

Correctional Supervisor of the Year Award
Lieutenant Luis Martinez, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

Court Security Supervisor of the Year Award
Sergeant Christopher Reed, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office

Executive Assistant/Secretary of the Year “Mary G. Walsh” Award
Brenda Jones, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office

Financial Manager of the Year Award
Kellie Kennedy, San Benito County Sheriff’s Office

Information Technology Manager of the Year Award
Commander David Sum, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Seconds in Command of the Year “John Sully” Award
Undersheriff Mike Ziegler, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

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