Sheriff Hall is Man of the Year

Sheriff Wendell Hall was recognized as the Man of the Year for Santa Rosa County during the 73rd Annual Leadership Awards and Installation Banquet at Whiting Field on January 30, 2010. Sheriff Hall's excellent work with the Santa Rosa Kid's House and other extremely worthwhile endeavors for the community has placed him in a position of honor among his contemporaries in Northwest Florida. In making the presentation Joshua Hurst of the Chamber of Commerce stated, "His leadership and dedication was the driving force in creating the Santa Rosa Kids House where he continues to serve as the Chairman today. He was one of the founding members of the Emerald Coast Honor Flight Initiative, and through his efforts raised thousands of dollars for their support. In addition, he participated as a guardian to ensure the well being of three of America's greatest generation on their trip to Washington, D.C. In addition to helping raise funds for construction of the Veteran's Memorial Plaza, Sheriff Hall still fires up the grill for the Navy League Annual Boston Butt Fundraiser to raise money for the Navy Leagues education scholarship and to support the Sea Cadets. In support and recognition of our areas industry he also demonstrates his culinary diversity during the Industry Appreciation Month Fish Fry. A graduate of Leadership Santa Rosa Class #16, Sheriff Hall continues to support the program each year by taking participants through the firing range and K-9 demonstration. Not only does he take his law enforcement responsibilities seriously, he is also committed to the development of our youth through various support programs to ensure good future citizens." Congratulations to Sheriff Hall on this outstanding achievement. For a photo of the award click here.