The Littleton Colorado Elks Lodge #1650 held a dinner and awards presentation for Littleton area outstanding citizens and Lodge awards on March 11. The various departments in the City offices voted on the community winners.
Winners were:
- City of Littleton, Citizen of the Year – Ethan Feldman, presented by the Mayor of Littleton, Kyle Schlachter
- Littleton Police Department Police Officer of the Year – Officer David Wiebenga, presented by Leading Knight Jimmy Stanley
- Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Officer of the Year – Sergeant Matt Cleveland, presented by inner guard Ella Romig
- South Metro Fire Rescue, “Troy Jackson” Firefighter of the Year – Firefighter Lieutenant Chris Sarver presented by Lori Jackson
- South Metro Fire Rescue, Staff Person of the Year – Business Services Support Specialist Shauna Stephens, presented by Lecturing Knight Jason Gonzales
- Littleton Elks #1650, ELK of the Year – Kathy Howell, presented by ER Amy Jo Berg
- Littleton Elks #1650, Elk Officer of the Year – Pete McClintock, presented by PER Danielle VonFeldt
“This event is a favorite of mine and the Lodge officers,” said Amy Jo. “We get to meet such amazing people in our community and share their stories.”