Lake Norman Chamber Names 2026 Public Safety Award Winners
Six officers and firefighters were recognized at the 24th annual Public Safety Luncheon.
By Fatou Mitchell ·
The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce presented its 2026 Public Service Awards on Wednesday at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville, naming one standout from each of the region's police and fire departments. The chamber's 24th annual Public Safety Luncheon drew local mayors to hand out the honors.
Chamber President Bill Russell emceed the program and spoke about the role first responders play in making the area a place where families and businesses can operate. Russell and 2026 Board Chair Leah Trowbridge presented the awards alongside Mayors Denis Bilodeau of Cornelius, Rusty Knox of Davidson and Christy Clark of Huntersville. Each department's chief selected the recipient for that agency.
Detective John Lineberger of the Cornelius Police Department and Firefighter Matthew Greco of Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue took the honors for Cornelius. Davidson recognized Officer David Andras of its police department and Captain Jeffrey Williams of its fire department. Huntersville named Detective Tim Lesser of the Huntersville Police Department and Division Chief Adam Maier of the Huntersville Fire Department.
Carolias Telco Federal Credit Union presented the program. Cornelius Today and WSIC sponsored the event.
The chamber has run the luncheon for 24 years. Information about the officers recognized is posted at LakeNormanChamber.org.
