The Kunkel Award was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond J. Kunkel, who was a Civic Association chairman. The Raymond J. Kunkel Award given each year to an individual or group that renders heroic and/or meritorious service to the Palm Beach community.
2024
- Katie Judge
- Lt. Michael Bennett
- Sgt. Kendell Reyes
2023
- Sgt. Craig Newby
- Diane Buhler
2022
- Dr. Alina M. Alonso
- Chief Sean Baker
- Chris Lindstrom
2021
- Lt. Cesar Lora
- Diana Barrett
2020
- Ofc. Giselle Bido
- Ofc. Kevin Morine
2019
- Criag Pollack
- Andy DeLong
- Tanya Nelson
- George Squire
2018
- Andy DeLong
- Ofc. Ryan Burgoon
- Ofc. Anthony DeJesse
2017
- Sean Luca Frankland
- Gray Foster
- Friends of Palm Beach
2016
- John Blades
- Rebecca van der Bogert
2015
- Michael Reiman
2014
- Stanley M. Rumbough Jr.
- Ofc. Fred Hess
- Dennis Wytrykush
2013
- Chief Brian Fuller
- Ofc. James Weber
2012
- Leslie Evans
- PB Mobil Eyes
2011
- Myr. Jack McDonald
- Trevor Yacopino
- Det. Joseph Recary
- Ofc. Wil Rothrock
2010
- Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
- Citizens Academy
- Eagles Wings Foundation
2009
- Chief Michael Reiter
- Jayson French
- Rob Locy
- Joe Sekula
- Mario Reyes
- Jeff Cloninger
- Stanley M. Rumbough Jr.
2008
- Edward Ward
- Pamela Liekala
- Ofc. Carlos Rodriguez
- Ofc. James Walley
2007
- Chief Bruce Dash
- Charlotte Morris
2006
- Ofc. Thomas Machate
- Town of Palm Beach
2005
- Michael L. Neinast
- Frank Mavigliano
2004
- Joey Douglas
- Myr. Paul R. Ilyinsky
- Chris Kellogg
- Rodman Leas
2003
- Lt. Craig Stanfield
- John Fletemeyer
2002
- Citizens Police Academy
2001
- Chief Frank A. Croft
- Mgr. Robert J. Doney
- Chief Vincent K. Elmore
2000
- Malvin Alexander
- Kai Henricksen
- William Letender
- Craig Moree
- Gary Schwartz
1999
- Janet Kinsella
1998
- Palm Beach Police Chief Joseph L. Terlizzese
1997
- Daniel Hair
1996
- S. County Road Assoc.
1995
- Michael Claflin
- Carlos Raineri
- Christian Miller
- Grace Peters
1994
- Dylan Michelini
- Jason Soderquist
- Erik Soderquist
- Jerry Thomas
- Jay Rutherford
1993
- Lisha Harris
- Vanessa Collier
- George Frick
- Sanford Lopater
1992
- Asst. Chief Doyle Eugene Frazier
- William Thomas Deaver
- Robert M. Grace
- Ofc. Kurt Burfield
- Ofc. Robin Smith
1991
- Sonya Booth
- Nelle Cole
- Society of the Four Arts Library
- Garden Club
1990
- Marke J. Dabrowski
- Det. Richard F. Howe
- Jennifer Hawkins
1989
- Flotilla 53 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Russell DeLellis
- Michael Goodwin
- Theron Thomas
1987
- Thomas Basile
- Clerk Grace T. Peters
- Tom Jones
- David Lerner
1986
- Mr. Cleartis Wiley
1985
- George Frost
- Samuel Brown
- Lt. Charles Saxton
- Ed Jennings
- Ray Daley
- Ofc. Fred Thies
- Ofc. Larry Ladd
1984
- Joseph Ugi
- Ed Beerman
- Todd Ericson
1983
- Dr. Harold S. Strasser
- Carl Munn
1982
- Hal C. Hutchins
- Richard Gray
- Francis Patenaude
- Det. Samuel R. Scott
1981
- Dir. Norman Owens
- Ofc. Kevin Spina
- Ed Ehinger
1980
- Sgt. William L. Cypher
1978
- PB Paramedics Association
