Hanover Park Award Winners and Volunteers

I wanted to share the following press release.

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Press Release from the Village of Hanover Park
4 February 2009

Village of Hanover Park
Honors Award Winners and Volunteers

On Friday, January 30, 2009 the Village of Hanover Park held its annual Awards Night. Mayor Rod Craig presented awards and recognized a host of Village volunteers and others who serve the Hanover Park community.

Among the awards presented were the Citizen of the Year, 2008 Humanitarian Award, Youth of the Year Scholarship, Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, Service to Youth Award. Also recognized were Village Committee members, Public Safety Volunteers, the 2008 Appearance Award winners, and the businesses who have contributed to the Village’s Corporate Partnership Program.

Service to Youth Award (pictured left to right – Mayor Rod Craig and Ray Kiel)
The Service to Youth Award was presented to Mr. Ray Kiel. Mr. Kiel has been involved with the Hanover Park Little League program since 1995 and the Scouting program since 1994. He managed and coached nine league championship teams and three big league championship teams. He serves on the Hanover Park Little League Board of Directors. Mr. Kiel was instrumental in the success of the 50th Anniversary parade.

Humanitarian Award (unable to attend event)
Each year, the Village of Hanover Park presents the Hanover Park Humanitarian Award to an individual or group who has served the community through humanitarian efforts. This year the award went to Pastor Jennie Swanson. Pastor Swanson is the Pastor at Living Christ Lutheran Church. She is also the Chaplin for the Hanover Park Fire Department. Under her leadership the community outreach center that provides a library and computer lab and hosts classes for “English as a Second Language” was created. Mayor Craig stated, “Pastor Swanson is a dedicated and gifted public servant.” “She is a friend to all and promotes multicultural fellowship through her work.”


Educator of the Year (pictured left to right – Mayor Rod Craig, Judy Ciaglo) Judy Ciaglo was presented with the Educator of the Year award for her work at Greenbrook Elementary School. Ms. Ciaglo is one of those special teachers who is always willing to go the extra mile for her students and colleagues. She will do whatever it takes to help her students’ achieve. She has been a teacher in Keeneyville District 20 for 17 years and holds a Masters Degree in Education from St. Xavier College in Illinois.










Youth of the Year
This program is designed to recognize and encourage excellence in the young people of Hanover Park. Each year students are judged on heroism, community service, service to school, personal achievement and family commitment. And, each year a high school senior is selected as the Hanover Park “Youth of the Year”. This year’s winner is Deval Patel and the runner up is Sandeep Sandhu. Both are seniors at Glenbard North High School.


Business of the Year (pictured l-r – Mayor Rod Craig, Paula Wegner and Patrick Kaveney of First Eagle Bank)
The “Mayor’s Choice Business Award” program was developed by the Village’s CONECT Committee to recognize outstanding achievement in the business community within the Village. The winner of the 2008 Mayor’s Choice Business Award is First Eagle Bank. Established in Hanover Park in 1994, First Eagle has seen steady growth. The bank is very involved in community programs and activities. Its vision is to make a positive difference in people’s lives, the community and each other.


Citizen of the Year (pictured l-r John Holdeman and Mayor Rod Craig)
Mayor Craig announced Mr. John Holdeman as the 2008 Citizen of the Year. Mr. Holderman is the owner of Prairie Station Pub in Hanover Park. He also coordinated the Classic Car Show in celebration of the Village’s 50th Anniversary. He contributed proceeds from the Car Show to DuCap, an organization formed to help the youth of Hanover Park. Mr. Holdeman is active in the “Toys for Tots” program, the Streamwood DARE program and Smyrna Church.


For further information on the award winners and the Awards night event, please contact (630)372-4210.