Cory Cornwell Named Ashland Post’s 2026 Trooper of the Year
ASHLAND, Ohio — Trooper Cory T. Cornwell, who has served at the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ashland Post since graduating from the Patrol Academy in 2018, has been named the post’s 2026 Trooper of the Year.
Cornwell’s fellow troopers selected him for the honor. In announcing the award Nov. 3, the Patrol cited his leadership, professional ethics, courtesy, enthusiasm for the job and ability to work with supervisors, fellow troopers and the public.
A Marion native and Elgin High School graduate, Cornwell earned his commission in 2018 as a member of the Patrol Academy’s 164th class. He has received the Patrol’s Criminal Patrol Award five times and its Health and Physical Fitness Award twice.
With the Ashland Post honor, Cornwell is now in contention for district and statewide Trooper of the Year awards. The Patrol will announce those selections at a later date.
