Registration is open for the 22nd annual Valor Awards, which honor regional law enforcement officials, firefighters and EMS officials for going above and beyond the call of duty.

The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center downtown.

Each year, a number of these public safety personnel are honored for their extraordinary efforts during the past year. First responders from Richmond, Ashland and the counties of Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield will be present to salute their peers.

The special keynote speaker for the event will be Jennifer Smith Love, the assistant director of the Security Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C.
Love most recently served as acting assistant director of the FBI’s Inspection Division, where she oversaw the the Inspection Strategic Analysis Section, Internal Investigations Section, and External Audit Section.  She has served in a variety of departments throughout the country and has investigated white-collar crime, violent crime, computer intrusions and civil rights matters. 

Corporate table sponsorship for the event table includes a sign and 10 seats for $425. Individual seats are $40 apiece.

For details or to register, visit http://www.retailmerchants.com/featured-events.asp#valor Donat.ions that will allow recipients, their families or other first responders to attender also are being accepted. For details, e-mail Jenny Price at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).