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This award is presented to an individual who has shown many years of dedication, commitment and service to the development and growth of Grandma's Marathon.

2001 – Chester Keenan, Long-time Volunteer

2002 – Mike Krois, Bus Transportation Coordinator

2003 – Tom Ehle, Duluth Police Officer/Head of Marathon Security

2004 – Dan Russell, Executive Director of DECC

2005 – Gert Belsvick, Spaghetti Dinner Coordinator

2006 – Marian Holmes, Race Packet Pick-up Volunteer

2007 – Leah Hulst & Sandy Brennan, "Grandma", the Grandma's Marathon Finish Line Mascot

2008 – Jeff Frey, Official Photographer

2009 – Sue Bussa, Long-time Medical Tent Captain

2010 – Spirit Mountain Ski Patrol, Finish Line Medical Team Assistants

2011 - David Bridges, provider of finish line sound system

2012 - Chris & Stephanie LaFleur, racecourse services volunteers