- December 22, 2024
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Deputy Chief Jayson Bonk hosted the first town of Windermere awards and recognition ceremony.
Chaplain Wesley Beacham led attendees in an invocation before the ceremony.
Town Council member Bill Martini shared opening remarks.
Police Chief Dave Ogden shared opening remarks.
Dorothy Burkhalter was recognized for her 30 years of service with the town.
Res. Ofc. Carollee “CJ” Burrell was awarded the Officer of the Year award.
Res. Det. John Allen was one of the three retirements recognized.
Sgt. Jeff Czwornog was one of two people to receive the Award of Merit.
Public Works Director Tonya Elliott-Moore received the Town Manager’s Special award.
Ofc. Jerrell Ogletree received a Certificate of Appreciation from the town.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Administrative Assistant Theresa Syphers.
Ofc. Mark Wilson was presented with the Community Service award.
John Fitzgibbon accepted the Disaster Response Award for Hurricane Ian.
The Sea Cadets accepted the Disaster Response Award for Hurricane Ian.
Tom Stroup was one of seven to receive the Community Partnership award.
Family Church accepted a Community Partnership award from the town.
The town awarded Ellie Lou’s BBQ with a Community Partnership award.
The town of Windermere came together to host its first awards and recognition ceremony on Friday, Jan. 20, at Family Church.
The event honored town staff, police officers, community partners and more, and kicked off with hors d’oeuveres before friends and family gathered in the auditorium.
The event included a presentation of colors by the Windermere Police Department Honor Guard, an invocation by Chaplain Wesley Beacham, opening remarks by Town Council member Bill Martini, Town Manager Robert Smith and Police Chief Dave Ogden, a video montage, the presentation of awards, and closing remarks by Public Works Director Tonya Elliott-Moore.
