WILLIAM "BILL" LOGAN JR.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
To honor the life work and legacy of Bill and his family, he/they have been honored by being given the keys to the city of Evanston, medals, awards, a street named after him, and a sports team, scholarship fund, and gym named after the family.
Places & Spaces
Around Evanston
2015 Chessmen Club William & Marcia Logan Family Scholarship Fund: A fund that provides financial support to Evanston community members and organizations seeking or promoting educational opportunities that advance the family's vision of social justice.
2020 The Logan Family Gym: The new Robert Crown Community Center gym is named the “Logan Family Gym” in honor of contributions his family has made to safety, education, and social justice in Evanston.
2020 The Rotary Club of Evanston William H. Logan Jr. Legacy Service Award: Established recognizing a pioneer in the community who is making significant contributions to Evanston through their time, action, talents and dedication. He was honored as the first recipient of the award.
2023 The Bill Logan Jr. Way: An honorary street name recognized by the City of Evanston.
2024 Team Logan: Logan family was honored at Evanston’s 1st annual Kuumba Olympic Games at the opening and closing ceremonies and with “Team Logan” being named in their honor.
2024 The Shorefront Logan Legacy Fund: Established for researching, documenting, and sharing the legacy of accomplished leaders and organizations in Evanston to educate, inspire, and transform others.
United Nations Service Medal: An international decoration awarded by the United Nations to the various world countries members for participation in joint international military and police operations such as peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and disaster relief.
National Defense Service Medal: The National Defense Service Medal is a service award of the United States Armed Forces established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953.
Korean Service Medal: The Korean Service Medal is a military award for service in the United States Armed Forces and was established November 8, 1950, by executive order of President Harry Truman.
Korean War Service Medal (from South Korea): Introduced by South Korea in 1951 to recognize the assistance provided by members of the United Nations forces in combatting communist aggressions in Korea.
Air Force-Good Conduct Medal: Awarded to Air Force enlisted personnel for having had character and efficiency ratings of excellent or higher throughout the qualifying period, including time spent in attendance at service schools.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Appreciation: Awarded As an expression of sincere appreciation and full praise for services rendered to the community of Evanston as a police officer.
Air Force
Law Enforcement
Valor for Outstanding Performance Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: Received the police department's highest commendation award by placing his life in jeopardy in a successful effort to disarm a felon and free a hostage.
State of Illinois Human Relations Commission: Awarded by Governor Richard Ogilvie of the State of Illinois for serving on the State Human Relations Commission, the first police officer to serve on the commission and he was instrumental in establishing Human Relations courses in Illinois.
Atlanta University Criminal Justice Institute Certificate of Appreciation: Awarded for meritorious service rendering hours of professional instruction to the Atlanta University Criminal Justice program.
Illinois Association Chiefs of Police Award: Awarded for his untiring and distinguished service.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Award: Awarded as an expression of gratitude for contributions to the Accreditation for Law Enforcement agencies.
NOBLE Founders Medallion: Awarded as a founding member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and honored by President George Bush in 2001.
NOBLE Founders Award: Awarded by the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter, Chicago Police Department.
NOBLE's William J. Lawson Award: Awarded for his outstanding community service.
NOBLE's Dedicated Service Award: Awarded for his victim services commitment.
Best shot with a .38 pistol: Awarded for the best shot with a .38 pistol in his rookie class.
Acknowledgement of Achievement Award: Awarded by Cook County Superintendent of Schools Richard J. Martwick for Special Achievement in Educational Techniques.
Those Who Excel Award: Awarded by the State Board of Education
Education
Community
Distinguished Alumni Award: Awarded by Evanston Township High School for distinguishing himself through achievement, service, and his contributions to society.
NAACP African American Youth Achievement Living Legend Trailblazer Award: Awarded to African-Americans for their leadership and community contributions that encourage and inspire African-American youth.
Distinguished Black Citizen Service Award: Awarded by Second Baptist Church meritorious service as a black leader and role model for black youth in administrating justice for all.
Pride of the North, Order of the Eastern Star Collection: Awarded for his contribution to our African American Community.
William E. Harper Award: Awarded as police winner for exceptional leadership in service to the youth of Evanston.
Key to The City Award: Awarded by Mayor Joan Barr in recognition and appreciation for 30 years of distinguished and meritorious service to the City of Evanston.
City of Evanston Career Employee Certificate of Service: Awarded in recognition of loyal service as career employee of the City of Evanston.
Justin Wynn Memorial Award: Awarded for his service on behalf of youth.
Chessmen Civic Club of the North Shore Grandmaster Award: Awarded for his 40 years of leadership.
