The 2019 Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service recognizes significant contributions by DHS employees who serve as volunteers with non-profit or community service programs or activities. The employee’s contributions should be direct, sustained, and have meaningful results for individuals or the larger public good.
![Caption: <p>WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan and Acting Deputy DHS Secretary David Pekoski present the Award for Volunteer Service to Donald R. Johnson at the 2019 Secretary’s Award Ceremony at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall. (DHS Photo by Tim D. Godbee/Released)</p>](https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/externals/ac0967684a380a27f0caca40e5ac720e.jpg.webp?itok=U54JeXy1)
Donald R. Johnson
Transportation Security Administration
Colorado Springs, Colorado
For amazing volunteerism and selfless acts with the Teller County Search and Rescue, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, urban, wilderness and mountain search and rescue team (TCSAR) that has saved numerous lives over the past year.