North Country Public Safety Foundation - 1st Annual Awards Dinner

The North Country Public Safety Foundation held its first annual awards dinner on Friday, October 24th at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods.

The memorable event included a keynote speech by Attorney General Kelly Ayotte who thanked the Foundation for being there to serve those who serve others, often putting themselves at risk.

The Foundation also named the recipients of the first annual Public Safety Officer of the Year Award, which is awarded to a law enforcement officer, a firefighter and an EMT/Search and Rescue member who each have made a significant difference in the quality of life and public safety in the North Country over a long period.

Recipients were Jack Anderson of Bethlehem for Firefighter of the Year, William Mead of Franconia for Emergency Medical Service Provider of the Year, and Chief Doug Moorhead of Woodstock for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

The event was an overwhelming success, selling out with 300 in attendance.