Chief’s Award

The Chief’s Award is presented to any member of the Ripon Police Department or citizen that has supported the agency and or distinguished themsleves by exceptional service in the performance of a duty of great or unusual responsibility, wherein they have displayed unusual initiative, marked ability, keen observation, and exceptional energy.

• 2015 – Logan Miller
• 2015 – Grant Widmer

Citizen’s Award

Upon the recommendation of an employee, the Chief may issue an Award or a Certificate of Appreciation to any deserving individual for a deed which is worthy of either an Award of Certificate of Recognition.  The Award or Certificate of Appreciation will be given to the citizen during any awards ceremony or Ripon City Council meeting as determined by the Chief of Police.

• 2011 – Jorge Dominguez
• 2011 – Guadalupe Gomez

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

• 2010 – Bea Azavedo
• 2009 – Brian Heath
• 2008 – Garrey Moser/Jim Wells
• 2007 – Jim Harris
• 2006 – Bea Azavedo/Rich Searcy
• 2005 – Gussie Harms
• 2004 – Del Otten
• 2003 – Larry Kerns
• 2002 – Don Rudolph
• 2001 – Nancy Ringer
• 2000 – Edna Cheek
• 1999 – Christine Gomes
• 1998 – Larry Kerns
• 1997 – Core Maliepaard
• 1996 – Tom Clifton
• 1995 – Rick Yawornisky

Ripon Police Officers Association Officer of the Year

• 2007 – Officer Robert Winget
• 2006 – Officer Zachery Fay
• 2005 – Officer Daniel Sauer