Arctic Hero Award Goes To Madison Police Department! Rockin School House Award Goes To Salty Scoundrels From Daniel Hand High School!

The Madison Police Department has received the Arctic Hero Award from Special Olympics Connecticut for their fundraising efforts related to the this past weekend. And the Salty Scoundrels from Daniel Hand High School received the Rockin School House Award for their Penguin Plunge fundraising efforts.

Police Officer Joseph Race and Dispatcher Todd Nelson formed a team that raised more than $1,600 and the Salty Scoundrels raised more than $5,400. The event at Hammonasset Beach State Park, raised more than $71,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut.

Race and Nelson also were commended by the Madison Board of Selectmen at their meeting earlier this week. "They upheld the honor of Madison by partaking in this great fundraising event," said First Selectman Fillmore McPherson, saying he appreciated the efforts of everyone who participated. "I can't believe they'd do it, but it's all for a great cause."

The full list of award winners includes:

Rockin School House Award
School, team or club that raised the most money
Salty Scoundrels- Daniel Hand High School

Arctic Hero
Most money raised by a public safety department
Madison Police Department

Emperor Penguin
Individual who raised the most money
Michael Pendell

Emperor Club
Group who raised the most money
Diggler

Penguin on the Rocks
Bar that raised the most money
Ryan's Driftwood Cafe