Devin Pekema of Bellevue, a dispatcher with with Norcom Communications Center, was honored for outstanding contributions to the community’s health and safety as one of King County Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year.

Pekema received his award for sustained exemplary performance.

He was honored in a ceremony April 12 at Bellevue City Hall.

The award recognizes overall excellence and expert response to critical incidents, and is given annually by Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Emergency Medical Services Division.