Garner Local Heroes

To support first responders and their families by celebrating excellence, providing monetary support, and building community.

Garner PAAL

Community Gathers to Celebrate Garner’s Local Heroes at Eighth Annual Awards Breakfast

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This morning, the Grand Marquise Ballroom was filled with pride and gratitude as the community came together to honor outstanding public servants at the eighth annual Garner Local Heroes Awards Breakfast. Held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 8–10 a.m., the event paid tribute to the brave men and women across Garner’s emergency response, law enforcement, and public safety teams—and celebrated their selfless service to the community.

Garner Local Heroes Recognizes Six First Responders at Annual Breakfast Program

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Founded in 2017 to celebrate fire, police, highway patrol, 911 communications, the sheriff’s office, and EMS, the organization has recognized over 40 dedicated service professionals to date.

Garner Local Heroes Wraps 2022 Event With Record-Breaking Donations

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Wow, Garner! You continue to impress us with your support for our local heroes, honoring first responders from Garner Police Department, Garner Fire-Rescue, Wake County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Wake County Emergency Medical Services, and Wake911 Communications. The 2022 Garner Local Heroes planning committee was thrilled to host over 250 guests on […]

Garner Local Heroes Recognizes Seven First Responders, Provides $6,000 to The 200 Club of Wake County and Garner PAAL

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On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, nearly 200 guests gathered at The Grand Marquise Ballroom to recognize seven professional first responders for their commitment to public service. The catered-breakfast event, now in its third year of production, received the support of 25 small businesses who took the time to be part of the celebration of this year’s recognized first responders.