Owen Sound Police Constable Patrick Rawn has received one of the first ever Police Association of Ontario Hero of the Year Awards.
Rawn was called to the scene of a huge fire in a housing complex in Owen Sound in August 10 of last year.
The association recognized his bravery for single-handedly saving ten families from the flames.
Constable Phil Sheldon of Niagara Regional Police and Hamilton Special Constable Sharon Williamson were also honoured at a ceremony in Toronto this week.