The Chapel Hill Police Department held its annual award ceremony for 2011 on Jan. 31.
The following employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the police department and community: Robert Reynolds and Officer Stephen Slagle, Employee and Officer of the Year; Officer Preston Oppegard, Meritorious Conduct Award; Officer Erin Dallin, Life Saving Award; Officer Terrence Fearrington, Medal of Valor; Officer Preston Oppegard, Medal of Honor; and John French and Officer Kenny Lennon, The Herman Stone award.