2015 Mayor’s Medal of Honor Awards Winners
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Mayor Ardell Brede handed out his annual Medal of Honor awards during a luncheon on Wednesday, and for most of the recipients, the recognition came as a surprise. The awards program was launched well over 20 years ago by then Mayor Chuck Hazama to honor Rochester area residents for their contributions to the community.
- Mayor's Award - Joe Weis
- Diversity Award - Betty Smith and Shirley Greising
- Legacy Award - Judge Kevin Lund
- Heroism - Jerry Severson and Jian Zhong
- Schools/Education - Gordy Ziebart
- Industry - Brandon Sampson
- Human Services - Melissa Brandt
- Youth in Community - Joshua Augustin
- Services to Those With Disabilities - Jack Priggen
- Services to the Elderly - Tom Hosier (posthumously) and Janet Hosier
- Community-Wide Service - Wayne Flock
- City Service - Mark Ostrem
- Artistic/Cultural Achievement - Simon Huelsbeck