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2026 Chamber Awards - Brett Markwood First Responders Award

The Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Brett Markwood First Responders Award from the Lancaster and Fairfield County community. The awards ceremony will be held during the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner scheduled for May 7th, 2026. Nominations will close Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM EST.
2025 Brett Markwood Award Recipient - Chuck Sims, Lancaster Police
For a complete list of previous Chamber Award recipients, visit lancoc.org/awards.
About the Brett Markwood Award:
First responders are the police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians that are an integral part of maintaining each community’s quality of life. This award is open to all law enforcement, fire, and EMT personnel in Lancaster and Fairfield County who show dedication to their community, a passion for their job, and a willingness to go above and beyond. The award is named in honor of Officer Brett Markwood, who was killed in the line of duty on Feb. 21, 1993.
Nomination Requirements
Nominees will be evaluated based on evidence of the following characteristics: Responsibility; Fairness; Trustworthiness; Respect; Care; Dedication to the Job; and any other job-related information that should be considered.
Nominations are not to exceed 600 words in length and must be submitted in a Word document (.doc or .docx format); Letters of recommendation are not required but may be used to support your nomination (Limit one letter per nomination).
Nominator Information:
Please provide your name and contact information so that we may contact you regarding your nomination.
Nominee Information
Using the spaces below, please provide information about your nominee that will help our selection committee in their consideration.
(Please provide first and last name, rank/position, and the department they work for).
Word documents (.docx, .doc) accepted.
Word documents (.docx, .doc) and PDF file formats accepted
Award Nomination Disclaimer
To ensure fairness and recognize a diverse group of outstanding businesses and individuals in our community, the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce typically does not consider past award recipients for the same award if they have won within the last 10 years. This practice allows us to highlight new achievements and contributions each year. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to nominate those who continue to make a positive impact in our community. View a full list of past award recipients by visiting lancoc.org/awards.