TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Leon County is asking for nominations for the "Glenn J. Winuk Humanitarian Service Award", given out annually in remembrance of 9/11.
It is in honor of Winuk's death at the world trade center in 2001. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT that raced to New York City following the attack, to help survivors.
The winner of this year's award will receive $1,000 to be given to a charity of their choice.
It's open to anyone who has demonstrated exemplary service to the community, and is not limited to only first responders.
To learn how to nominate someone, visit www.leoncountyfl.gov/winuk
The deadline is august 19, 2016.
