Litchfield Firefighter Wins 9th Annual Mustache Contest, Secures $500 for Department
Article Summary: Litchfield firefighter Kody Golike took top honors at the 9th annual MM4PD mustache contest in Alton, earning a $500 donation for his local fire department.
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The 9th annual MM4PD mustache contest was held on Friday, March 27, at Bluff City Grill in Alton, Illinois.
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Litchfield firefighter Kody Golike was named the proud winner of the competition.
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As part of a special event bonus for participating firefighters, Golike’s victory secured a $500 prize donation for the Litchfield Fire Department.
Litchfield firefighter Kody Golike secured a unique victory on Friday, March 27, winning the 9th annual MM4PD mustache contest and earning a $500 donation for the Litchfield Fire Department.
The mustache competition took place at Bluff City Grill in Alton, Illinois. While event organizers noted that the annual contest is “not just for cops,” firefighters were explicitly invited to participate in the proceedings.
To encourage participation from other first responders, the organizers established a special incentive: if a firefighter won the contest—which officially kicked off at 8:30 p.m.—their respective department would receive a $500 bonus prize.
Following the judging on the night of the event, organizers officially announced Golike as the proud winner of the contest.
Given Golike’s role as a firefighter, the event hosts fulfilled the bonus pledge to extend their appreciation for his service. Organizers celebrated his first-place finish by making a direct $500 donation to the Litchfield Fire Department in his honor.
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