Baltimore - Sherry Dorsey Walker

2016 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient

FBI Director James Comey presents Baltimore Division recipient Sherry Dorsey Walker with the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) at a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017.

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The Baltimore Division honors Councilwoman Sherry Dorsey Walker of Wilmington, Delaware’s 6th District for her work as an advocate for adolescents in the community. She serves as a liaison between schools and parents, assists young people with community services, facilitates classes for adjudicated youth, and represents juveniles in court. She also has established a basketball league promoting self-confidence and leadership skills and a program providing extra-lighting in high crime areas.

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Director’s Community Leadership Awards

FBI Director Recognizes Distinguished Community Leaders

In a ceremony at FBI Headquarters on April 28, 2017, Director James B. Comey recognized the recipients of the 2016 Director’s Community Leadership Award. These leaders, selected by their area FBI field office, have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations on behalf of their communities.

“This year’s honorees have distinguished themselves in remarkable ways through their hard work, their leadership, and their strength of character," said Director Comey. “Time and again, today's award recipients have put others before themselves.”

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