2023 Leaders in Local Government Awards

Join the East Metro chambers as we honor five organizations, an Elected Official of Note and a Rising Star in the East Metro who exemplify and demonstrate innovation, excellence, and success in local government! 

    Congratulations to our finalists!

Business Retention and Expansion:

•      City of Oakdale
•      Dakota County Career Fairs 

 

Communications and Marketing:

•      Dakota County Bison Reintroduction Campaign
•      Farmington "Unexpectedly Bold"
•      Oakdale Parks and Recreation

 

Innovation:

•      Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Garden
•      Dakota County Provider Shortage Workgroup
•      Woodbury Police Department- Otis the Community Support Dog

 

Planning, Land Use, and Public Works:

•      City of Maplewood Parks and Natural Resources
•      Dakota County Cliff Road Wildlife Tunnel Project
•      Washington County Parks

     
 

Public Safety:

•      City of St. Paul HART team
•      Eagan Police Department
•      Ramsey County Juvenile Justice Initiative (Board, Attorney, Sheriff)

     
Rising Star:

•      Jared Johnson, City of Farmington
•      Eric Petersen, City of St. Paul
•      Kristin Seaman, City of Woodbury

     
New this year!
Learn more about the finalists of the Department/Local Government Awards at our Finalist Exposition, where each finalist will have the opportunity to host a table. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and make connections while networking with other attendees. 

Event Schedule:

11:00 am: Networking and Finalist Exposition 
12:00 pm: Program begins; lunch is served.
1:00 pm: Event concludes.