By Jocklyn Mundy
In February, the Town of Windermere, in collaboration with the Windermere Police Department, conducted its awards ceremony at the Family Church Windermere. The annual event serves as a platform to recognize and honor the remarkable contributions and achievements of town staff, police officers, and community members. Awards were presented across various categories, recognizing outstanding service, community involvement, and individual excellence, a highlight was the Officer Robert German Award. The 2nd Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony was a memorable occasion that underscored the values and aspirations of the Windermere community.
Officer Of The Year, Sgt. Carlos Hernandez
Community Partnership Award, Mr. Roger Heinz
Awards
Officer of the Year
Sgt. Carlos Hernandez
Award of Merit/Life-Saving Award
Detective Mark Wilson
Dr. Eillen Farwick
Officer Robert German Award
Officer Sarah Hoffmann
Town Manager Award
Tara Vegel
Theresa Syphers
Public Works Director Award
Rick Nunez
Chiefs Special Award
Dr. San Felipo
Mark DeStefano
Sea Cadets
Danyel Hylton
Community Partnership Award
Sarah Swarthout
Mark DeStefano
Tom Stroup
Amy Morton
Shelly Ogden
Pastor Troy Schmidt
Roger Heinz
Annabelle Sikes
Thaddeus Baumann
Marcio Simas
Marcelino Hoyo
Mandy David
Community Partnership Award, Marcelino and Celia Hoyo
Town Manager Award, Tara Vegel, and Theresa Syphers
