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Pamela R. Kelly
Volunteer of the Year Award

In 1994, the Burn Institute established the Pamela R. Kelly Volunteer of the Year Award in honor of late Fire Prevention Officer Pam Kelly, who worked for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. Pam was well known for her tireless volunteer efforts throughout San Diego County.

This prestigious award is now presented annually during the Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet to a member of the fire service community in appreciation of their continued, dedicated support and service to the Burn Institute. Former Pam Kelly Award recipients:

Chief Bill Wright (ret.) (1994)
Captain Ed Montgomery (ret.) (1995)
Captain Angelo Cappos (1996)
Fire Marshal Paul Dawson (ret.) (1997)
Captain Doug Elliott (1998)
Captain Arnell Garcia (1999)
Captain Steve Ricci (1999)
Chief Dennis Van Der Maaten (ret.) (2000)
Chief Roger Purdie (ret.) (2001)
Captain Daryn Drum (2002)
Captain Mike Nuanes (2003)
Captain Tom Ferguson (2004)
Captain Ron Hollander (2005)
Deputy Chief Mitch Villalpando (2006)