Stickney Firefighter receives Top Honors in Sertoma Centre’s Virtual Cook-off Event
First Responder Dominic Iovino received the most votes during Sertoma’s Big Event Heroes Cook-off
Sertoma Centre, Inc. proudly recognized Stickney Firefighter Dominic Iovino as the winner of its annual Big Event Heroes Cook-off. Sertoma Executive Director Gus vandenBrink presented Iovino with the People’s Choice Trophy in a socially-distant presentation with Stickney Mayor Jeff Walik and Fire Department Chief Larry Mayer on May 27, 2020.
Iovino received the most votes in the competition held May 16-18, earning him the First Place People’s Choice Award. Sertoma Centre hosts an annual Big Event Heroes Cook-off featuring local first responders showcasing their favorite dishes. This year’s event was held virtually, allowing the community to vote on the best dishes from the safety of their homes. The Cook-off featured 12 police and firefighters from Alsip, Blue Island, Chicago, Lombard, Niles, and Stickney.
The winning dish was Iovino’s Steak Braciole, edging out Chicago Police Department North Bike Unit Officer Alex Roman’s Steak and Lobster. Nearly 28,000 votes were cast during the 3-day event. Other cooks included Alsip Firefighter Charlie Harding, Alsip Police Officer Jake Thompson, Blue Island Firefighters Joe Dinovo and Ken Dompeling, Chicago Firefighters Frank Gall, Sal Longo, Patrick Murphy, and Joe Sinisi, Chicago Police Officer Melissa Biancalana, Chicago Marine Unit Officer Bill Cordes, Lombard Firefighter Bob Hopper, and Niles Firefighters Steve Zook and Jim Leibach.
Thank you to all the brave First Responders working the front lines during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Thanks To All Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
• Oppenheimer & Co./
Mr. David Lazarus
• The Ryan Family
On behalf of the individuals with disabilities we support each year,
we appreciate your participation in Sertoma’s Virtual BIG Event Heroes Cook -Off!
