Above / CAPS award recipients will be honored at the Naperville Fire Department Recognition Dinner in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika on Oct. 22. Prior to the event, an exhibit of emergency equipment welcomes guests to learn about the City’s emergency management team.
The Naperville Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) board is currently accepting nominations from the community to recognize Naperville Fire Department personnel for outstanding service. Nominations are due by Monday, October 5 and can be submitted by visiting www.napervillecaps.com.
CAPS is a tax exempt, non-profit community group that recognizes public safety personnel for their contributions to the City of Naperville. Each year, residents are asked to nominate public safety employees who have displayed an interest in Naperville’s residents in a manner above and beyond the call of duty and exhibited a genuine concern for the welfare and well-being of all citizens.
The CAPS board selects individuals from nominations submitted to receive awards during two events hosted annually, one in the spring for the Police Department and one in the fall for the Fire Department. Recognition for fire department personnel includes the George Winckler Award, a high honor presented to fire department employees who best exemplify the integrity, honesty, dedication and kindness of George Winckler, a beloved 26-year veteran of the Naperville Fire Department who passed away during a training exercise in 1991.
CAPS Dinner in Pavilion at Meson Sabika
The Fire Department Recognition Dinner will take place at 6:30PM on Thurs., October 22, in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave.
Space is limited and tickets are available for purchase for $25 at the Fire Department, 1380 Aurora Ave., or by calling Ruthi Sommers at (630) 305-5900.
For more information on CAPS, visit www.napervillecaps.com or www.naperville.il.us/caps.aspx.
