Award of Valor honors Lakewood's finest
Published on October 16, 2025
Every November at the Award of Valor Luncheon, Lakewood invites residents and community leaders to take time to recognize Deputy Sheriffs, Firefighters and fellow residents who have demonstrated heroism and outstanding service to the community.
This year's event, with Ginger Chan returning as master of ceremonies, will follow that tradition, with a luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at The Centre.
Ginger is the traffic anchor for KTLA 5 weekday mornings from 4 to 10 a.m. You can also hear Ginger on the radio every weekday morning as part of the "On-Air with Ryan Secreast" team on KIIS-FM.
The Award of Valor annual luncheon brings together over 200 people, including Lakewood residents, civic and business leaders, public safety professionals, Neighborhood Watch block captains, Sheriff’s Station volunteers and Volunteers on Patrol.
Top officials from the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments will speak and join the Lakewood community in a show of support and appreciation for local heroes and public safety personnel.
“This event is a great opportunity to say thank you to the Deputy Sheriffs and Firefighters who work hard every day protecting and serving us, and to the community volunteers who have gone above and beyond in the cause of public safety in Lakewood,” said Mayor Cassandra Chase. “If you are able, I hope you can join us at this wonderful and meaningful annual city event.”
Reservations are required
Tickets for the catered lunch are $37 each and tables of nine are available if purchased by 5 p.m. on Oct. 15.
After that, tickets will be $47 each.
You can order online with a card or mail in a check with list of attendee names to Lakewood City Hall.
Seats are not guaranteed after Oct. 22.
For more information, call Community Relations at 562-866-9771, ext. 3123.
Award of Valor sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Rotary Club of Lakewood
Gold Sponsors
EDCO Disposal Services
F & M Bank
H & H Nursery
Lakewood Family YMCA
Lakewood LIONS Club
Lakewood Pan American Association
TGIS Catering Services, Inc.
Water Replenishment District Director John Allen
West Coast Arborists
Silver Sponsors
Soroptimist International of Lakewood/Long Beach