LAPA AWARDS PAGE INDEX

| Distinguished Service Award | LAPA Person of the Year | Hector A. Silva Valor Award  |

| Community Service Award| President's Award | Special Recognition Award | Scholarship Award |

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Distinguished Service Award


LAPA presents this award posthumously to an individual who through the course of his/her duties has, by accidental, natural, or intentional means, while in the line of duty, has made the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect.

 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2003 - Benjamin Perez, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2002 - Donald J. Marquez, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Detached Services
2002 - Hector Silva, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
 
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LAPA Person of the Year


LAPA presents this award to the one individual who through the course of his/her duties has continuously lived up to the spirit and values of LAPA.

 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008 - Jerry Negrete, Jr., Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - Personnel Division
2007 - Francis (Frank) Valadez, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - Gang Intelligence
2005 - Anita Alvarez, Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Cook County
2004 - Hiram Grau, Deputy Superintendent, Chicago Police Department
2002 - Jesse G. Reyes, Associate Judge, Cook County Circuit Court
 
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Hector A. Silva Valor Award


LAPA immortalizes Hector A. Silva through the annual presentation of this Award at our recognition banquet. It is presented to those who through the course of their duties have lived up to the spirit and values of LAPA, for which they have exhibited a selfless act of heroism in the line of duty.

 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008 - Ramon Ferrer, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2008 - Marco L. Gallegos, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2008 - Jorge Guitierrez, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2008 - Mario Mendoza, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2008 - William Molina, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2008 - Camilo S. Parrales, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2008 - Joseph L. Rodriguez, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2008 - Sergio Vences, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Functions Group
2007 - Michael R. Bocardo, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - 7th District
2007 - Ildefonso J. Lara, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Gang Intelligence Section
2007 - Jose L. Lopez, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - 2nd District
2007 - Felipe Nuņez, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2007 - James R. Sanchez, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - Gang Intelligence Section
2006 - Ray Johnson, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 9th District
2006 - John Valtierra, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 9th District
2005 - Blanca Magallon,
2005 - Rudy Vargas, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department -
2004 - Luis Maldonado, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2004 - Bartholomew Murphy, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2004 - Arthur R. Parra, Captain, Chicago Police Department - 9th District
2004 - James P. Ryle, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2004 - Jose Salinas, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2004 - David Sepulveda, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 21st District
2004 - Frank Villareal, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - Special Operations Section
2003 - Ruben Casares, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 10th District
2003 - Michael Casey, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 13th District
2003 - Edison Cevallos, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 14th District
2003 - Wilfredo Torres, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 14th District
2003 - Jaime Velez, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 13th District
2002 - Joshua Alvarado, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department
2002 - Marco DiFranco, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department
2002 - Steve Soria, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department
 
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Community Service Award


This award is presented to individuals who have lived up to the spirit and values of LAPA, and while maintaining exceptional on-the-job performance have made a significant impact on the community through volunteerism.

 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008 - Adam Corona, Employee, Chicago Police Department - 14th District Caps Office
2008 - Irma Diaz, St. Aloysius Service Center
2007 - No Recipient
2006 - John R. DeLeon, Attorney, John R. DeLeon & Associates
2006 - John A. Stephen, Club Director, Boys & Girls Clubs
2006 - Joseph C. Velez, Executive Director, Berwyn Park District
2005 -
2004 - Anita Alvarez, Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Cook County
2004 - Ramiro Gonzalez, Town President, Cicero, IL
2003 - Jane M. Garza, Executive Director, El Hogar del Nino
2003 - Juan Alberto Velasquez, Director, Cook County Clerk's Office
2002 - Vilma Colom, Alderman, City of Chicago - 35th Ward
2002 - Laura Estrada, Sheriff's Deputy, Cook County Sheriff - Corrections
2002 - Ray Frias, Alderman, City of Chicago - 12th Ward
2002 - Jesse Granato, Alderman, City of Chicago - 1st Ward
2002 - Roberto Maldonado, Commissioner, Cook County - 8th District
2002 - Ricardo Munoz, Alderman, City of Chicago - 22nd Ward
2002 - Billy Ocasio, Alderman, City of Chicago - 26th Ward
2002 - Dominico Rivera, Sheriff's Deputy, Cook County Sheriff - Corrections
2002 - Javier Roman, Program Director, U.L.B.G.C.
2002 - Daniel Solis, Alderman, City of Chicago - 25th Ward
2002 - Ray Suarez, Alderman, City of Chicago - 31st Ward
 
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President's Award


This award is presented to individuals who have lived up to the spirit and values of LAPA, through their leadership, commitment, and dedication to LAPA deserve a congratulations and personal thanks from the LAPA President.

 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2008 - Michael J. Chuchro, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 24th District
2008 - Antonio Navarrete, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - Financial Crimes Section
2007 - No Recipient
2006 - Jerry Negrete, III, Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - 1st Deputy's Office
2006 - Ricardo Mancha - Lieutenant - Special Operations Section
2006 - Tony Mendez - Sergeant, Chicago Police Department - 18th District
2006 - Andrew Roland, Reverend
2005 - William "Billy" McFall, Ala Cart Entertainment

2004 - Marcy Rizzi, Police Officer, Chicago Police Department - 18th District

2003 - Ernest Hernandez, Deputy Chief, Chicago Police Department

2003 - Antonio Navarrete, Detective, Chicago Police Department - Area 5

2002 - Anita Padilla, Reporter, NBC - Channel 5 News

2002 - Tom Perez, Tomm's Juke Box
2002 - Lorena E. Ramos, Assistant for Hispanic Affairs, Illinois Secretary of State
2002 - Jesse White, Secretary of State, State of Illinois
 
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Special Achievement Award


This award is presented to individuals who, through their leadership, commitment and dedication to their profession, have made great contributions toward the advancement of Hispanics and serve as positive role models.

 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2007 - Andrew Velasquez, Director, Illinois Emergency Management Agency
 
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Scholarship Award


 

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2007 -
2006 - Evelyn Aqudo
2006 - Ana DeLaCruz
2006 - Patricia Esparza
2006 - Yesenia Hernandez
2006 - Zachary Negrete, DePaul University
2006 - Celene Sanchez, Loyola University
2006 - Samantha Wascher, St. Xavier University
2005 -
2004 - Marie L. Aguinaga, Marquette University
2004 - Dalia Almanza, DePaul University
2004 - Lidya Garcia, DePaul University
2004 - Margie Hernandez, Loyola University
2004 - Megan L. Maldonado, University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana
2004 - Melinda Monge, Loyola University
2004 - Diana Rodriguez, University of Illinois at Chicago
 
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