On May 21, 2013, the Champaign Police Department celebrated their annual employee award recipients with a reception. Award recipients for 2012 are:
Officer of the Year: Dan Ward
Employee of the Year: Renae Yandell
Distinguished Leadership: Sgt. Bruce Ramseyer
Valor Awards: Chris Oberheim, John Lieb
Lifesaving: Jodie Burnett, Brian Greear
Lifesaving:
Greg Manzana, Mike Swaney
Shelly Dominquez, Brian Maloney
Randy Cunningham, Steve Reynolds
Robb Morris, Jody Cherry
Chad Shipley, Jim Bednarz
Commendation Awards:
Laurie Curatolo, Patrick Funkhouser, Chris Chambers
Chris Aikman, Robb Morris, Bill Killin
Rich Carroll, Brad Krauel, Art Miller
Brian Ahsell, Mason Voges, Brandon Thomas
Brian Greear, Jonathan Westfield, Kevin Olmstead
Matt Rush, Nick Krippel, Jeremiah Christian
Jeff Thomas, Matt Henson, Jaceson Yandell
Dale Rawdin, Tom Walker, Jack Turner
Volunteer Recognition:
Tim Kesler
Earlane Sellers
Jim Lang