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July 8, 2013

DuBois honored as recipient of Anne Jackson Award

MOUNT VERNON – Recently named recipient of the Anne Jackson Award was Sharon DuBois.
In his nomination statement, Sheriff’s Office Chief Don McDermott wrote: “I am honored to nominate Sharon for the Anne Jackson Award. As a staff member of Skagit County’s Risk Management Department, she has established training for all of the County employees through the years and she has taken a special interest in the Sheriff’s Office.”

McDermott noted that DuBois has provided personal training in first aid and biohazard, “... willing to work various hours to ensure all Sheriff’s Office employees received training.
He also acknowledged DuBois’s help in bringing outside training to the department.

“When asked, Sharon has been quick to fund training and equipment needs that have helped improve our training programs and professional response to critical incidents,” he said. “I know Sharon personally worked with the High Risk Team, even volunteering as a role player to provide more effective and realistic training.”

McDermott’s concluding remarks were: “Sharon embodies the spirit of Anne. She is thoughtful, selfless and charitable. She has a strong loyalty and commitment to the citizens of Skagit County and the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office, serving with pride and a sense of humanity and infectious humor. Sharon Dubois is a “Guardian Angel” of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.”
DuBois was notified of the award and honored with a plaque at a surprise May 30 ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office.

The Anne Jackson Award was established in remembrance of the late Sheriff’s Deputy Anne Jackson’s characteristics of teamwork, commitment, thoughtfulness, charity, selflessness, and good humor.”
Jackson was killed in the line of duty in September 2008.