The 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 larger public good.
Jin Liu
Transportation Security Administration
West Orange, NJ
![Burlington, VT (April 8, 2022) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas participates in a Secretary’s Awards Ceremony in Burlington, VT, honoring DHS employees from the area who have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence. (DHS Photo by Benjamin Applebaum)](https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/externals/580eebeea6ef89ee68615a178113527b.jpg.webp?itok=s1inbwCP)
Luis Frescas
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Omaha, NE
Ricardo Briseno
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Tucson, AZ
![Caption: San Diego, CA (April 29, 2022) Homeland Security Deputy Secretary John Tien participates in a 2022 Secretary’s Awards Ceremony in San Diego, California. Prior to the ceremony, Deputy Secretary Tien received an operational tour of the area by the Coast Guard. (Photo by USCG Petty Officer Alex Gray)](https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/externals/cfb02ec5bf855eeb3c941fbf1073db9f.jpg.webp?itok=a4pSm4sv)