Crime Stoppers recognizes volunteers, hosts dinner

The Hays County Crime Stoppers recently hosted its Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

The event took place Monday, Nov. 14, at the Price Center. Executive Director Sgt. Jeff Jordan with Hays County Sheriff’s Office was the main presenter.

The following were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Hays County Crime Stoppers: Volunteer of the Year Award: Mary Earls, Mike Wilmore, Albert Karch, Stephen Traeger (retired HCSO) and Marceline Verette Spirit of Crime Stoppers Award: Steve Meyer and Charmaine Wilde Student Ambassador Recognition Award: Isabella Ethridge (Her award was given at Hays High School, where she is a senior.)

Service Awards: George Landry (5 years of service), Rowe Ray (15 years of service), HCSO Deputy Roger Ramirez (15 years of service), Stuart Hoyt (20 years of service) and Gary B. Tucker (25 years of service).

Lifetime Achievement Award: Stuart Hoyt and Deputy Roger Ramirez Board of Directors Member of the Year Award: Debra Belitz (Hays County), Katie Paddon and Kim Hilsenbeck (Hays County).

Executive Director’s Special Recognition Award: Lyndsay Ysala, Erin Cole, HCSO Sheriff Gary Cutler, HCSO Lieutenant Dennis Gutierrez and Laura Jordan.

Sgt. Jordan was also recognized for his service to HCCS. The award was presented by local law enforcement chiefs and the sheriff.