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SPOON RIVER VALLEY FOP LODGE 427

Official Awards & Recognition Program

The SPOON RIVER VALLEY FOP 427 recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to law enforcement, the SRV FOP 427, and the area we cover. Recipients are selected by an awards committee comprised of members who review peer nominations across 7 categories.

Award Categories

Southwood Award for Fraternalism
Presented by IL FOP President

Granted to a member who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate the true meaning of fraternalism. Voted on a month prior to the last meeting of the year and presented at the Annual Christmas Dinner.

Weist Award for Valor
Presented by KCSO Trustee(s)

Granted to a member or eligible officer for an act of outstanding bravery or heroism in which the officer demonstrated selflessness, personal courage, and devotion to duty.

The Chisum Lifesaving Award
Presented by the FCSO Trustee

Granted to a member or eligible officer for outstanding efforts in performing actions or applying techniques that result in saving or sustaining a human life.

Award for Meritorious Service

Granted for outstanding police work which brought great credit to the profession in a case of unusual public interest or for an outstanding accomplishment.

Spoon River Valley 427 Blue Shield Award

Granted to a non-law enforcement officer, organization, or citizen who has shown great generosity and support to the SRV FOP 427 or the citizens of Illinois.

Chardy Lieb Police Officer Memorial Award

Granted to a member, spouse, significant other, or child who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate true support of our members and the Lodge.

Hackett President's Award
Presented by the SRV FOP 427 President

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated true commitment and service to the SPOON RIVER VALLEY FOP 427 membership.

Awards Committee:
Chair: Andy Steck (1st VP) | Rob Whiteman (KCSO) | Janeen Hotchkiss (El Paso PD) | Bobbi Hicks (MCSO) | Morgan Jamerson (KCSO) | Megan Atkins (FCSO) | Jerry Lieb (State FOP)

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Download Nomination Form

​If you prefer to submit your nomination manually, you can download the official document below. Once completed, you may either email the form to [email protected] or hand-deliver it to a member of the Awards Committee.
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