At its annual banquet and awards ceremony on Jan.26,       Chancellor Volunteer Fire & Rescue (CVFR) installed administrative officers for 2013 and presented awards to members in a variety of categories.

The organization’s highest honor, Chancellor Member of the Year, was presented to John Rayman, a Life Member of CVFR.

All CVFR members are asked to nominate someone for this prestigious award. Other award-winners included:

• Firefighter of the Year – Josh Johnson
• Most Improved Firefighter – Dustin Wright
• Administrative Member of the Year – Connie Grennan
• Honor Guard Member of the Year – Kurt Murray
• Leadership Award – Tom Couch
• Station 5 Member of the Year  - Tony Berger
• Station 10 Members of the Year – Jean and John Rayman
• EMS Training Award – Beth Addington
• Top EMS Hours – Nicholas Gilbert (2,092 hours)
• Top Firefighting Hours – Ryan Passera (2,306 hours)
• Special Recognition for 16 Years of Service – Deputy Chief Bill Whitby
• Chief’s Award – Kevin Dillard
• President’s Award – Hollie Williams

Chief Chris Eudailey, Spotsylvania County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, installed CVFR’s administrative and operational officers for 2013.

 Administrative Officers for 2013 are:

• President – Phillip Gouldman
• Secretary – Mary Padgett
• Treasurer – Hollie Williams
• Board of Directors – Joseph Habib, Nick Haynes and Fred Hedge
• Administrative Chief – Kevin Dillard

 Operations Officers for 2013 are:

• Fire Chief – John “JR” Richter
• Rescue Chief – Charlie Schultz
• Deputy Chief – Fred Broccolo
• Assistant Chief 5-1 – Bob Weber
• Captain 50 – Tony Dennis
• Captain 5 – Justin Harrison
• Rescue Captain 10 – Sarah Rees
• Lieutenant 5 – Geoffry Knight
• Lieutenant 5-1 – Ryan Passera
• Lieutenant 5-2 – Dave Hipkins
• Rescue Lieutenant 5 – Nick Gilbert
• Rescue Lieutenant 5-1 – Crystal Harrison
• Rescue Lieutenant 10 – Logan McNeil
• Rescue Lieutenant – 10-1 – John Manson
• Safety 5 – Steve Davidson

 “All of these dedicated members are passionate about volunteerism in our community,” Kevin Dillard, Administrative Chief for CVFR, said. “Collectively, they have donated thousands of hours every year in training classes and while on-duty. They are committed to providing professional, high quality fire and rescue services to the citizens of Spotsylvania County.”