This year’s Rudy Perpich Public Service Award went to Fr. John Petrich, Duluth Police Department Clifton Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday June 20th.

Grandma’s Marathon relies on the support of the community including elected officials and public employees. The Rudy Perpich award is one way that Grandma’s Marathon recognizes that support.

“When you start volunteering when you start doing what you love you never think you could get an award for that,” said award recipient Fr. John Petrich. “An award for doing what you do, so thank you for that. “