Congratulations to Bellflower’s 2025 BRAVO Awards Winners

The City of Bellflower proudly honored nine public safety professionals and several remarkable community members for their exceptional public service and acts of heroism at the 29th annual BRAVO (Bellflower Recognizes Acts of Valor & Outstanding Service) Awards ceremony, held on April 24, 2025. NASCAR icon and philanthropist Kyle Petty served as our special Keynote Speaker. He shared a powerful message about opportunity, sharing stories from his racing career and charitable efforts, including the Victory Junction camp he created in honor of his late son, Adam. The ceremony also celebrated community spirit and civic engagement, recognizing two outstanding student essay winners.

Congratulations to our 2025 BRAVO Award nominees and winners. Special thank you to all individuals and businesses for sponsoring the City of Bellflower's prestigious honors.

2025 BRAVO Award Winners

Outstanding Service

• Deputy Jose Martinez, III, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
• Khadijah Dibia, Bellflower Unified School District
• Captain Michael DeLelio, Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Firefighter Matthew Powers, Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Firefighter Wolhan Sosa, Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Firefighter Paramedic Greg Bryant, Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Firefighter Paramedic Chris Warren, Los Angeles County Fire Department
• Firefighter Specialist Justin Neese, Los Angeles County Fire Department

Valor

• Deputy Gabriel D'Souza, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
• Deputy Elvis Ontiveros, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Outstanding Citizens

• Cindy Weeks, Bellflower Unified School District
• Christopher & Marcus Guillen, The Rocio Guillen Foundation

Student Essay Winners

• Isaiah Gonzalez, Bellflower High School
• Natalie Schulz, Mayfair High School

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating courage, service and community in the City of Bellflower. A video of the ceremony will be available for viewing on the City of Bellflower YouTube channelin mid-May.