Our 2025 4th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner
Free for each First Responder + 1
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Join us for the 4th Annual Public Safety Awards Dinner & Celebration on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5:00–11:00 PM at the Park Event Center, Waite Park, MN. This special evening honors first responders from Central Minnesota for their courage and service. Guests will enjoy a social hour with live music by Kinsley, dinner, recognition of award recipients, keynote speaker John Kriesel, and enjoying music and dancing with the amazing band, Perfect Storm.
This event is a celebration of our first responders, and an invitation for the community to come together in gratitude, connection, and support for the Public Safety Foundation’s mission across Central Minnesota.
We look forward to celebrating together with our heroes and build stronger, safer communities together.
Event Details
Special Guest Speaker: John Kriesel
Friday, October 24th: 5PM Social Hour + 6PM Dinner & Program
Speaker and dance to follow
Park Event Center, Waite Park, MN
Please contact Jenifer Odette if you have questions (320)309-9202 or Email Jenifer@thepublicsafetyfoundation.org
2025 Sponsors
Thank you to our current sponsors
$6,500
The Power of Perspective Sponsor
Sponsor of Keynote Speaker John Kriesel
$2,500
First Line Supporter
Table Sponsor
$1,000
County Advocate Sponsor
Acknowledging those who help advance safety initiatives within Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties.
$500
Community Partner Sponsor
Highlighting the vital role of local supporters who strengthen public safety efforts across the region.
2024 Award Recipients
Department or Team of the Year
The Freeport Fire& Rescue Department will receive the Department of the Year Award.
Outstanding Contribution to Public Safety Award include
Scheels Corporation (Waite Park location), which generously supports area law enforcement departments
with public safety equipment and other donations.
St. Cloud Police Officer Nicholas Tylutki for his professionalism and compassion in managing pedestrian
safety concerns on the Anacostia railway in St. Cloud.
City of Rockville Fire Chief Rodney Schaefer, for his many years of exceptional dedication, leadership
and service.
A special recognition, Life Saving Award, will be presented to individuals in the City of St. Joseph Police
Department and Fire Department, Mayo Ambulance and staff members of Little Saints Academy, for their
response to a medical emergency.
