The ceremony, which included a rendition of the National Anthem sung by the Gilroy High School Chamber Choir, acknowledged the individuals who put themselves in harm's way to ensure the safety of those in attendance at the festival. The honorees included:
Other highlights from the evening included:
Later in the evening, the Sharks Foundation presented a check for $45,867.11 to the #GilroyStrong fundraising efforts. These funds were raised through various organizational efforts which included the Sharks Foundation's Emergency Aid Funding, the Gilroy Strong Player Fundraiser which saw Sharks players host a VIP dinner and autograph session in Gilroy last September,
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