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 winners!
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.
2020 Winners:
Pickles Catering
Goodfellas Italian Restaurant
2019 Winners:
Officer Robert Campbell
Sabrina Jadunandan
Officer Gabe Roberts
2018 Winners:
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 Winners:
Jack Johnson/Flipper's Pizzeria
Ken and Cynthia White
2016 Winners:
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.
2020 Winners:
Chris Stentiford
Steve Weinmann
2019 Winners:
Matt Austin
Amy Matthews
2018 Winners:
Wade Woods
Megan Sills
2017 Winners:
University of Central Florida Police Department
Carl Harms/JAX Impact
2016 Winners:
Yolanda Larson
The Decisions Award is a scholarship-based award given to local law enforcement officials and/or first responders. The recipients are nominated by the heads of their departments, and have exemplified excellence within their agency and their field. As a thank you for their service and dedication, the Foundation provides the winners with a scholarship to attend classes and seminars that will help them increase their knowledge-base, and provide them with the necessary training and technology that will improve their daily line of work.
2020 Winners:
Children's Safety Village of Central Florida
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
2019 Winners:
Courtney Davis
Deputy Jorge Rodriguez
Officer Andy Borrows
2018 Winners:
Corporal Sandi Chessher
Deputy Ernesto Martinez
Julio Ramos
2017 Winners:
Officer Ashley Eller
Deputy Gary Miller
2016 Winners:
Officer Deb Reasoner
Officer Agustin Gonzalez
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 winners 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.
2020 Winners:
The Winters Family
Maury and Crystal Zavallo
2019 Winners:
Dan Monahan
Steve Montiero
2018 Winners:
Lieutenant Matt Demmon
Trooper Susan Barge
2017 Winners:
Lieutenant Kim Montes
C3 Church
2016 Winners:
Officer Frank Imparato
Trooper William Hitchcock
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