Naperville fire personnel were honored Thursday night at the annual Citizens Appreciate Public Safety Awards, held at Meson Sabika.
Highest honor of night stays in the family
The highest honor of the night, the George Winckler Award, went to its namesake’s son Andy, now a firefighter/paramedic himself, following in his late father’s footsteps.
The award “is about heart,” noted CAPS Chairperson Ashley Klco in a pre-recorded video, as well as “commitment to others so strong it transcends titles, shifts, and expectations.”
“This year’s recipient embodies that spirit in a profound and undeniable way,” Klco said. “His desire to find innovative ways to serve the community, provide education to better the lives around him, and to honor those who have come before him, are on display in his work.”
Andy Winckler noted as he accepted the award that the traits it embodied reflected the whole of the department…