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MADD Illinois Honors “Heroes”

On the evening of September 17th, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, MADD Illinois honored law enforcement, media, volunteers and other individuals who have committed themselves to making the roads a safer place by furthering efforts to stop impaired driving.

In all, 34 individuals were recognized for their efforts, each making his or her own substantial contribution to the elimination of drunk driving in Illinois. In addition, the annual Brian McMillen Award was given to Deputy Tony Wasco of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for his dedication to anti-drunk driving efforts. The Brian McMillen award is dedicated to Illinois State Trooper Brian McMillen who was killed while on duty by a drunk driver almost four years ago in central Illinois. It is given annually to a person who represents integrity and service above self and excellence in DUI enforcement and education.

 

MADD Heroes

Jack Ahola

Macon County State’s Attorney

Trooper Marc Baker

Illinois State Police – District 14

Officer Ryan Billingsley

East Peoria Police Department

Officer Maurice Burks 

Chicago Police Department

Officer Michael Campbell

Wood Dale Police Department

Jennifer Cifaldi 

Adams County State’s Attorney Office

Officer Paul Cox

Cook County Sheriff’s Police

Officer Scott Crawford

Round Lake Heights Police Department

Trooper Jason Czub 

Illinois State Police – District 15

Trooper Daniel Erickson

Illinois State Police – District 7

Officer Chris Fulscher

Sherman Police Department

Officer Brian Greenenwald

Riverside Police Department

Jody Heavilin

Tazewell County Health Department

Officer Richard Karwowski

Chicago Police Department

Brendan Kelly

St. Clair County State’s Attorney

Officer Bryan Kmieciak

South Elgin Police Department

Officer Dan Kostal

Channahon Police Department

Officer Ryan Maddox

Springfield Police Department

Trooper Mark Nelson 

Illinois State Police – District 22

Trooper Jeffrey Nichols

Illinois State Police – District 17

Officer Gary Reuter

Millstadt Police Department

Officer Kevin Roye

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Officer Steven Stirmell

Jerome Police Department

Deputy Thomas Struck

Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Officer Derek Thomas 

Washington Police Department

Officer Glenn Tuxhorn

Jerome Police Department

Trooper Marvin Wagle

Illinois State Police – District 7

Officer Thomas Williamson

Coles County Sheriff’s Office

Officer Tony Wasco

Cook County Sheriff’s Police

 

Media Award for Print Journalism - Rodney Hart, Quincy Herald Whig

VIP Speaker of the Year - Lisa Pruett

Community Award - Ed Kerfin & Ross Novak, WJOL Friends Over 50

The Shirley Pringle Victim Advocacy Award - Shirley Pringle

The Murphy Leadership Award - George & Marilyn Murphy