Public Service Recognition Awards

Awards are divided into three categories:

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

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

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

Nominate a local community champion!

Please submit nominations using the form below by Aug. 7, 2026. Nominations should highlight leadership, resilience, innovation, and measurable community outcomes.

For questions, please contact communitysolutions@sourcewell-mn.gov.

Public Service Recognition Awards

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Please select the award category for which you are nominating this individual:

Local Government Service Award

Public Safety Service Award

Nonprofit Service Award

Nominee information

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Last name

Organization or entity name

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Nominee’s position or title

Years with organization or entity

Nominee supervisor information

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Supervisor email address

Supervisor phone number

Nominator information

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Nomination questions

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Describe how the nominee demonstrates exceptional service to the public

Describe the nominee’s impact on their community or organization

Provide examples of how the nominee proactively identified needs or challenges and used problem-solving skills to achieve positive outcomes for their organization or community

Describe how the nominee collaborates with coworkers and other entities

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