On July 26, as part of the Summer Conference in Owatonna, the CGMC held its annual Legislative Awards Dinner. The following legislators, city officials, and organizations were recognized for their contributions to Greater Minnesota:
Legislator of Distinction- Tax Policy
Sen. Rod Skoe
Legislator of Distinction- Annexation and Land Use
Sen. John Carlson
Legislator of Distinction- Environment
Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen
Rep. Tim O’Driscoll
Sen. John Pederson
Legislator of Distinction- Economic Development
Rep. King Banaian
Rep. Greg Davids
Rep. Rod Hamilton
Rep. Deb Kiel
Sen. James Metzen
Sen. Jeremy Miller
Rep. Rich Murray
Sen. Carla Nelson
Sen. Julie Rosen
Rural Leadership Award (Retiring Legislators)
Rep. Larry Hosch
Rep. Kory Kath
Sen. Gary Kubly
Sen. Keith Langseth
Rep. Morrie Lanning
Rep. Tom Rukavina
Excellence in Service (Elected)
Mayor Bruce Ahlgren, Cloquet
Mayor Hal Leland, Fergus Falls
Mayor Mark Novak, Janesville
Excellence in Service (Appointed)
Mark Sievert, City Administrator, Fergus Falls
Jack Murray Award (Retiring Elected)
Mayor Jerry Miller, Winona
Mayor Dan Ness, Alexandria
Bob Filson Award for Distinguished Rural Leadership (Retiring Appointed)
Aaron Parrish, former City Administrator, Crookston
Wendell Sande, former City Administrator, North Mankato
Dan Vogt, former City Administrator, Brainerd
President’s Award
Mayor Alan Oberloh, Worthington
Friend of the CGMC
AFSCME Council 5
Minnesota State University Student Association
