Media Contact: Evan Peterson

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (October 26, 2022) – Detective Brandy Hewett, with the Brooklet Police Department, was awarded the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for rescuing a stranger who was found unconscious in a park this past July. Red Cross Executive Director Maria Center presented the award, alongside Brooklet Police Chief Gary Roberts. This is the highest honor given by the Red Cross to individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned from a Red Cross Training Service course.

A picture from the event is attached to this note, people from left to right are as follows… 

• Chief Gary Roberts, Brooklet Police Department (far left)
• Matt Hewett, Husband of Brandy Hewett (center left)
• Detective Brandy Hewett, Brooklet Police Department and lifesaving award recipient (center right) 
• Allan Galis, Chair of the Board of Directors, American Red Cross (far right)

The American Red Cross Lifesaving Awards program recognizes and honors individuals and teams who use lifesaving skills to save or sustain a life. It is for those who are Red Cross trained, including professional responders and healthcare workers acting while off duty. Anyone can nominate an individual or team for a lifesaving award by submitting a simple online form at www.lifesavingawards.com

As part of its lifesaving mission, the American Red Cross teaches lifesaving skills to more than 7 million people each year in businesses, schools, and communities. Recognizing lifesaving heroes and sharing their stories can help to educate the public on the importance of safety and preparedness training.

For more information visit www.redcross.org/training.