On April 9, Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770 awarded 2020 awards to Delray’s first responders of the year. Ten Elks officers and committee chairs gathered at the Delray Fire Department’s open-air garage for a more COVID-safe ceremony. Pictured are members John Van Zant, Kim Van Sant, and Mary Wilson; Driver Engineer Eric Varano, Delray Beach Firefighter of the Year (presented by Division Chief Sean Gibson); member Kristina Lebrevelec; Captain Matthew Fick, Delray Beach Firefighter of the Year (presented by Division Chief Sean Gibson); member James Eaton; Lifeguard Julia Sheffer, Delray Beach Ocean Rescue of the Year (presented by Division Chief Phil Wotton); Officer Damien Ferraiolo, Police Officer of the Year (presented by Delray Police Chief Javaro Sims); member Carol Eaton; Exalted Ruler, Roger Cope; member Nancy Handler; and commissioner and member, Ryan Boylston.