- December 22, 2024
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Windermere Police Deputy Chief Jayson Bonk led the ceremony.
Chaplain Andy Jones led attendees in an invocation before the start of the ceremony.
Town Manager Robert Smith gave opening remarks before the start of the ceremony.
Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden gave opening remarks before the start of the ceremony.
Sgt. Carlos Hernandez was honored as the Windermere Police Department's Officer of the Year.
Detective Mark Wilson was one of the many officers receiving promotions at the event.
Rick Nunez was presented with the Public Works Director Award.
Mandy David was honored with a Community Partnership Award.
Officer Jerrell Ogletree was honored for five years of service with the Windermere Police Department.
Lt. John Alcalde was one of the many officers receiving promotions at the event.
Reserve Sgt. Carollee “CJ” Burrell was surprised with a promotion award.
Detective Mark Wilson and Dr. Eillen Farwick were honored with the Award of Merit/Life Saving Award.
Tara Vegel and Theresa Syphers received the Town Manager Award.
Dr. San Felipo received the Chiefs Special Award.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lone Sailor Division received a special recognition at the ceremony.
Several community members received a Community Partnership Award for their volunteer involvement in an active shooter drill run by the Windermere Police Department.
The town of Windermere and the Windermere Police Department hosted its annual awards ceremony Friday, Feb. 16, at Family Church in the downtown Windermere area.
The event, which first started in 2023, honors town staff, police officers and community partners.
This year, the ceremony began with friends and family enjoying hors d'oeuvres before heading to the auditorium for the presenting of the awards and recognitions.
The WPD Honor Guard completed the Presentation of Colors before Chaplain Andy Jones led attendees in an invocation.
Opening remarks were given by Town Manager Robert Smith and WPD Chief Dave Ogden.
Before the presentation of awards, guests also viewed a video montage of some of the most notable events from the year.
Public Works Director Tonya Elliott-Moore gave the closing remarks.
