Awards

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Legion of Merit Award, 2021

Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation, Outstanding Service Award (50 Years), 2021

Palm Beach County Bail Agents Association, Outstanding Service Award (50 Years), 2021

Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, Award of Appreciation, 2020

Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, Award of Appreciation, 2019

Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County, Community Spirit Award, 2018

Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, Citizen of the Year, 2018

Urban League of Palm Beach County, Trailblazer Award, 2017

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Law Enforcement Commendation Medal, 2017

Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of PBC, Governmental Official of the Year, 2016

Guardian Behavioral Health Foundation, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 2016

Town of Palm Beach United Way, Nettie Finkle Award for Community Service, 2014

Rotary Club of Wellington, Frank T. Gladney Community Service Award, 2013

National Association of Social Workers, Social Worker of the Year Award, 2010

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General, Special Award, 2005

Westgate/Belvedere Homes Community Redevelopment Agency, Distinguished Service Award, 2003

Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle, Bureau of Driver Education Programs, Award, 2000

Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, Rotarian of the Year, 2000

Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, Rotarian of the Year, 1998

United Way of Palm Beach County, Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Community Service, 1997

National Assocation of Counties, Achievement Award, 1997

Rotary International, Paul Harris Fellow, 1997

Palm Beach County Planning & Zoning-Revitalization Team, Achievement Award, 1996

Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, Distinguished Service Citation, 1996

Partnership for Drug Free Community, Red Ribbon Award, 1995

Urquhart Street Crime Watch Association, Certificate of Appreciation, 1995

Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority, Great Florida Cleanup, Certificate of Appreciation, 1995

Jefferson Awards Foundation, Jefferson Award for Public Service (Nominee), 1994

U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Certificate of Appreciation, 1993

Palm Beach Post, Community Service Award, 1990

Westgate Home & Property Owner’s Association, Citation for Distinguished Service (1971-1990), 1990

Palm Beach County Housing Authority, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service, 1989

U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, Certificate of Appreciation, 1988

City of Greenacres, Citation for Outstanding Service, 1987

South Florida Fair & Exposition, Outstanding Law Enforcement Award, 1986

U.S. Department of Treasury, Certificate of Appreciation, 1985

City of Greenacres, Citation for Outstanding Service, 1977

PBSO, Other Law Enforcement Agencies, Organizations, etc., Memoranda/Letters of Commendations, 1970-Present

2016: The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of PBC awards Gauger with the Governmental Official of the Year Award.