ORANGE BEACH — The Alabama chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) has honored Director Howard Summerford, of Jefferson County 9-1-1, by naming him the winner this year’s “Leadership Achievement Award”. Summerford is a Trussville resident.

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The honor was announced at the NENA annual conference, on Wednesday, in Orange Beach, Alabama.

The President of Alabama NENA, Charlie McNichol, said, “Director Summerford has worked hard to produce positive changes in 9-1-1 service for Jefferson County, this award is well deserved”.

Jefferson County 9-1-1 serves all incorporated areas and nineteen cities within Jefferson County. Approximately 485,000 calls are handled each year by a staff of 58 full-time and 12 part-time employees.

The National emergency Number Association is a national organization dedicated to improving 9-1-1 service through technology and training.