DWCO David W. Twoey (center) is the Northcentral Region's Deputy of the Year Award Nominee. Pictured with DWCO Twoey are Colonel Clyde N. Warner Jr. (left) and Executive Director Tim Schaeffer. DWCO Bradley H. Criswell (center) is the Southcentral Region's Deputy of the Year Award Nominee. Pictured with DWCO Criswell are Colonel Clyde N. Warner Jr. (left) and Executive Director Tim Schaeffer. DWCO Ardell L. Loncosky II (right) is the Northeast Region's Deputy of the Year Award Nominee. Pictured with DWCO Loncosky II is Colonel Clyde N. Warner Jr. Years of Service Recognition The Commission recognized the following DWCOs for their years of service. Northwest Region 5 years: Guy A. Bloom Jr. 25 years: Mark J. Kasiorek 35 years: Michael J. Eismont Southwest Region: 5 years: Thomas C. Wesoloski Northcentral Region 20 years: Ronald E. Myers 25 years: James F. Hillman Deputy Retirement: Michael J. McSkimming Southcentral Region: 5 years: Ryan C. Walt 10 years: Robin D. Brant 45 years: Bradley H. Criswell DWCO Joseph B. O'Neill Jr. (left) is the Southeast Region's Deputy of the Year Award Nominee. Pictured with DWCO O'Neill Jr. is Sergeant Jeffrey R. Sabo. Northeast Region 5 years: Patrick J. Dessoye and Walter M. Gutzan 10 years: Maurice M. Williams Jr. 30 years: Ardell L. Loncosky II Southeast Region: 5 years: George E. Arnold, John E. Beck Jr., Anthony J. Dyzel, Donald J. Finn, Alfred L. Mottola Jr., and Joseph B. O'Neill Jr. 10 years: Edward J. Guthrie and David T. Schreck 25 years: Stephen P. Barras, Christopher J. D'Ascenzo, and Paul V. Marchese Deputy Retirement: Michael S. Rau Jr. and Richard J. Sodouski Becoming a DWCO DWCOs share a common commitment: to safeguard the public along our waterways and to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources. Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a DWCO should contact the nearest Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Law Enforcement Region Office listed on the Commission's website at fishandboat.com and in the Pennsylvania Fishing Summary. May/June 2023 43 photos-Kim Garrishttp://www.fishandboat.com