Each year at our Annual Dinner Banquet, we present several awards to deserving individuals and organizations that have a made a significant difference in the life of the Foundation. Each recipient plays an irreplaceable role in their communities, and we are thankful for their dedication and service. Scroll down to see all of our previous recipients!
The Keri's Promise Award is given to a deserving individual or organization that actively shares Keri's story with others. By increasing awareness, they are living up to Keri's promise of making a difference and exemplifying what it means to be a positive influence in their community. Through their efforts, these recipients are educating others about the impact that our decisions have on those around us, as well as the consequences of drunk, impaired, and distracted driving. They are making sure Keri's legacy lives on by saving lives.
2022 Recipients:
Stephanie Nixon (Orange County Fire and Rescue)
Officer Greg Nelson (University of Central Florida Police Department)
2021 Recipients:
Brennan Choate
Thea Edwards
2020 Recipients:
Pickles Catering
Goodfellas Italian Restaurant
2019 Recipients:
Officer Robert Campbell (Apopka Police Department)
Sabrina Jadunandan
Officer Gabe Roberts (Oviedo Police Department)
2018 Recipients:
Ryan Cooley
The Oviedo Chargers: Koben Zeigler, Zander Drake, Ian Thornsbury, Tanner Gelm, Sammy Male, Nathan Rhodes, Noah Lovelady, Clayton Chiles, Kian Hopkins, Cooper Simpson, Walker Ransdell, Billy DeMott
2017 Recipients:
Jack Johnson (Flipper's Pizzeria)
Ken and Cynthia White
2016 Recipients:
Courtney Gilmartin
Amanda Sellers
The recipients of the Changing the World Award not only share Keri's story, but they also embody her mission to change the world on a daily basis. By supporting The Keri Anne DeMott Foundation and working with other groups across the country, these individuals and organizations are able to increase the scope of awareness, thereby moving us all forward to end the drunk, impaired, and distracted driving epidemic.
2022 Recipients:
Jimmy Hornidge
Deputy Chief Robert Guidetti (Paramus Police Department)
2021 Recipients:
Orange County Fire & Rescue
Scott Wolke
2020 Recipients:
Chris Stentiford
Steve Weinmann
2019 Recipients:
Matt Austin (WKMG News 6)
Amy Matthews (Titusville Police Department PIO)
2018 Recipients:
Wade Woods
Megan Sills
2017 Recipients:
University of Central Florida Police Department
Carl Harms (JAX Impact)
2016 Recipients:
Yolanda Larson (MADD Central Florida)
This award is very personal to the DeMott Family, and is given to an individual that has personally helped the DeMott Family and the Foundation grow in invaluable ways. Past recipients have been catalysts in creating the Foundation, and each day they are personally invested in supporting the DeMott Family and sharing Keri's story with everyone they meet. Without their support, guidance, and friendship, we would not be who we are as an organization.
2022 Recipient:
Master Corporal Michael Bonner (Florida Highway Patrol)
2021 Recipients:
Jim Stroz
Carl Metzger
2020 Recipients:
Brendon, Debbie, and Brett Winters
Maury and Crystal Zavallo
2019 Recipients:
Dan Monahan (Brevard County Fire and Rescue)
Steve Montiero (WKMG News 6)
2018 Recipients:
Lieutenant Matt Demmon (Titusville Police Department)
Trooper Susan Barge (Florida Highway Patrol)
2017 Recipients:
Lieutenant Kim Montes (Florida Highway Patrol)
C3 Church
2016 Recipients:
Corporal Frank Imparato (University of Central Florida Police Department)
Trooper William Hitchcock (Florida Highway Patrol)
2022 Recipient:
Captain Kim Montes (Florida Highway Patrol)
2018 Recipient:
Trooper Deborah Hawkins (Florida Highway Patrol)
2018 Recipient:
Mark and McKenzie Male
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