Lake Norman holds annual awards banquet

Lake Norman Fire Department held their annual awards banquet December 5, 2009 at their station. Annual awards were presented to honor those who serve the department. Fire Officer of the Year award was presented to Herman Kruger for outstanding leadership in the department. Wesley Rigdon was named the Firefighter of the Year. This award is given by the officers of the department to an outstanding firefighter each year. The first ever Junior Firefighter of the Year award was given to Gunther Beam. The Chief's Award was given to Dana Joyner. Also, Jonathan Miller was recognized for 15 years of service and Matt Thompson was honored for 10 years of service to the department.