(KAIR)--Atchison-based VFW Post #1175 has again awarded excellence in the Atchison community for the now concluded year of 2022.
Among those receiving recognition is a long time Atchison firefighter, who receives the honor as he heads into retirement.
A release from the Atchison Fire Department says that recently retired Captain Ted Graf was named the 2022 Firefighter of the Year by the Atchison VFW post.
The release notes that Graf, who worked for the department for 30-years prior to his recent retirement, was also nominated as VFW District Firefighter of the Year.
Graf also previously served as Fire Chief for the City of Atchison.
Meanwhile, a release from the Atchison Public Schools of USD 409 says that instructor Annie Schelvan has been awarded the VFW Teacher of the Year for the Atchison Elementary School.
Meanwhile, an Atchison Police Officer is also receiving recognition.
According to a release from the Atchison Police Department, Master Patrol Officer Alex Moore is being honored as the VFW Officer of the Year.
All three were recognized with awards and medals bestowed by VFW representation.
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