CUMMING -- Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9143 honored several residents who serve active duty and retired military personnel, as well as the community at large, during their annual awards banquet Wednesday night. Awards were presented to several area students and members of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s and Fire departments during the event, which was held at the post off Dahlonega Highway. Sheriff’s Cpl. Matt Starr received the post’s law enforcement award after being nominated for general excellence in his field.