Missouri State Highway Patrol honors 2026 award winners

Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Shares Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recognized personnel for distinguished service during the agency’s annual Patrol Awards ceremony held April 11, 2026, at Ameristar Casino in St. Louis, Missouri. The Fred M. Mills MASTERS Public Service Award, presented by the Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society, honors a Patrol member for exceptional professional and personal service to Missouri residents. This year’s recipient was: Sergeant Andrew A. Henry, Troop A The Career Milestone Award, which acknowledges sustained excellence, dedication, and perseverance throughout a member’s career in enforcement, was awarded to: Lieutenant William B. Sevier, Troop C The Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Public Service recognizes a civilian employee who demonstrates a strong commitment to public service, whether on duty or off. The recipient was: Driver Examiner Supervisor Lisa K. Nielson, Troop H The Patrol’s Lifesaving Award is presented to employees who take decisive action to save another person’s life. Fourteen awards were issued for actions carried out in 2025. Recipients included: Motor Vehicle Inspector Cory B. Boatright, Troop D Trooper Edgar J. Raya, Troop C Trooper Taylor J. Wiebe, Troop E Trooper James E. Williams, Troop E Corporal Jason S. Albers, Gaming Division Corporal Steven M. Salfrank, Gaming Division Corporal Antonio Sandoval, Troop D Corporal Cory M. Stauffer, Troop I Corporal Gregory R. Ulm, Troop E Trooper Benjamin W. Dillon, Troop E Corporal Andrew M. Warren, Troop E Corporal Vince P. Wiley, Troop H Sergeant Todd M. Barthelmass, Gaming Division Lieutenant Bradley D. Ream, Troop B The Meritorious Service Award, presented for exemplary performance beyond the call of duty under unusual circumstances, was awarded to 11 individuals: Trooper Jerry W. Hunter, Troop A Trooper Justin C. Johnson, Division of Drug and Crime Control Corporal Jason A. Green, Troop A Corporal Brandon L. Harris, Troop F Corporal Christian J. Mendez, Troop C Corporal Brant W. Masek, Troop F Trooper Dylan H. Bert, Troop C Corporal Christopher A. Winter, Troop F Sergeant Joseph D. Oughton, Division of Drug and Crime Control Sergeant Derrick R. Powell, Division of Drug and Crime Control Trooper Dustin W. Harrison, Troop B Senior Automotive Marine Technician Daniel P. Smith, Troop A, was named the 2025 Matilda “Tillie” Sonnen Civilian of the Year, recognizing outstanding contributions by a civilian employee. The 2025 Benjamin Oliver Booth Officer of the Year Award was presented to: Corporal Casey M. McDonald, Troop A The Valor Award, recognizing extraordinary acts of heroism in situations involving significant danger and risk to life, was awarded to: Trooper Justin D. Hedrick, Troop C Post Views: Share this: Tweet Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Print (Opens in new window) Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Related Click the + Icon To See Additional Sharing Options Shares Sharing Email this article Print this article