06/13/2026
"They were not heroes by luck, by coincidence, or because of their titles. They’re heroes because of who they are, because the same instincts that drew them to public service are the same instincts that drove them headlong into danger,” California Governor Gavin Newsom stated at the ceremony, where we honored 36 heroic state employees for their courageous acts in the line of duty.
Starting Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m., we spotlight some of the most powerful stories of valor. Catch a new profile every day through June 23.
🔗 Learn more about today's awards ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/GOVMOV26