Public Service Recognition Awards

These awards celebrate outstanding service and impact across local government, public safety, and nonprofit sectors in Sourcewell’s service area. Our communities need tailored expertise, meaningful connections, and bold, creative thinking to thrive. These nominees don’t just do important work: They strengthen the systems that serve our region’s people.

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Awards are divided into three categories:

Outstanding Local Government Service Award

Outstanding Local Government Service Award

Recognizes individuals serving in cities, counties, townships, or government associations across Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena counties, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Outstanding Public Safety Service Award

Outstanding Public Safety Service Award

Recognizes individuals in law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other first response roles serving across Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena counties, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Outstanding Nonprofit Service Award

Outstanding Nonprofit Service Award

Recognizes individuals from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving across Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena counties, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Nominations are currently closed.

Nominations closed on Aug. 7, 2026. For questions, please contact communitysolutions@sourcewell-mn.gov