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City Awards Celebration Video Recap
We are excited and privileged as the Roseville Community to host this unique honoring and inspirational “Emmy” style awards celebration. The City Awards Celebration is each department's peer driven awards event. As a community, it is our “Thank You” gift back to the courageous Fire and Police Departments for their outstanding public service to our community. The festivities will be held in April 2025.
Times can be challenging for our fire and police personnel not just in our community but our neighboring communities as well. From fires, flooding and rescues just to name a few. We believe it is a perfect opportunity for the Roseville Community to unite and honor those who serve as first responders in our Fire and Police Departments along with their families. Our hearts run deep with sincere appreciation.
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Our 2025 Inspirational Speaker
Legendary Tu Lam
Retired Decorated Green Beret | Call Of Duty Inspiration | Author | Founder & CEO Ronin Tactics
When Tu was a boy at the age of 4, he and his family fled the communist government of Vietnam in 1979, escaping on an overloaded wooden boat. Escaping Vietnam was a dangerous endeavor. He and his group encountered hostile forces in the South China Sea, and they spent time in a refugee camp in Indonesia before arriving in the United States 24 months after leaving Vietnam.
Tu was raised by his uncle and stepfather, both of whom were in the US Army Special Forces. Tu also joined the US Army Special Forces and deployed numerous times with US Special Operations Command before retiring as a decorated Green Beret with almost 23 years. Tu is an entrepreneur and is now the Founder and CEO of Ronin Tactics, Inc., where he teaches and develops tactical equipment for civilian, law enforcement and military personnel. He is an internationally respected teacher of Ronin Tactics. Tu has hosted “Knife or Death” on the History Channel and is featured in various magazines and articles. He is the inspiration for the character of “Ronin” in the video game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. As an author, Tu has published his memoir in "The Way of Ronin”.
Tu Lam enjoys traveling around the world with Ruthie, his wife of 24 years, and together they continue to pursue his pursuit to develop men and women, and to motivate them to excellence through self-development.
Master Of Ceremonies
Cristina Mendonsa
Journalist | Writer | Producer | Entrepreneur | Spokesperson | Speaker | Educator
Hi, I’m Cristina Mendonsa, an award-winning journalist, writer, executive producer, speaker, and educator who tells stories with impact and heart. With more than two decades of storytelling experience across multiple platforms, I’m passionate about sharing relevant, transparent stories that showcase the strength, resilience, and beauty in our communities and each other.
AWARD PRESENTATION CEREMONY
Kimberly Vernon
MISS CALIFORNIA 2024/2025
Kimberly Vernon, Miss California 2024, was born and raised in Santa Clara, California, representing Santa Clara County when she won the centennial crown, making her the 100th Anniversary Miss California. Kimberly is a magna cum laude graduate of California State University, Fullerton, with a double major in Theatre and Cinema Television Arts. Her platform, “Arts For All,” advocates for accessible arts education in Title 1 schools and lower socio-economic communities. A skilled jazz dancer and marketing professional in the tech industry, Kimberly has toured over 30 states as a performer with Santa Clara Vanguard.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTERS
2025 HONORING DINNER CURATED BY:
LEGACY AWARDS
Capturing A Selfless Moment In Time
Inside our wooden engraved boxes lies a watch intended to be a tribute by capturing a moment of selfless community service in time. Not just for our award recipient but a timeless legacy to be passed down for future generations. An opportunity to remember and reflect how their loved one selflessly served those in the community during some of their most challenging moments.
Award Categories
Each department’s personnel votes on their peer award nominees with the awards presented by the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. They vote, and we provide the 14 distinguished awards, festivities and announce the winners.
Firefighter & Police Officer of the Year Award
Extraordinary Performance Award
Unsung Hero Award
Communications Unit Person of the Year Award
Support Person of the Year Award
Customer Service Award
Fire Engine/Truck Award
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In 2024, At The 24th Annual City Awards Celebration... An Honoring & Inspirational Evening Was Had By All!
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Thank you for joining us in honoring Roseville’s finest, our Police and Fire Departments for their exemplary sacrifice and service to our community and neighboring communities.