Purpose
The Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run Hall of Fame Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the statewide success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Minnesota. 

Selection
Nominations/Applications may be submitted by an individual, a law enforcement agency or a Special Olympics program.  There may be one or more inductees per year, to provide for the growing number of quality nominees.  The decision as to the number of inductees and the selection is determined by the Selections Committee.

Criteria
The nominee’s involvement must demonstrate a sustained and significant contribution to the achievement of the goals of the Law Enforcement Torch Run®.  The minimum requirements for this award are at least fives years of participation with the Torch Run, achievement in program development, organization and fundraising success. 

Steve Bikkie Jr. Memorial / "Unsung Hero" Award

Purpose
The Officer Steve Bikkie Jr. Memorial “Unsung Hero” Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have contributed to the success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® on a local, state or community level.  The award is intended to be presented annually by the representatives of the Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run and to recognize an unsung Torch Run volunteer on behalf of Officer Steve Bikkie Jr. who was himself an unsung Torch Run hero.

The minimum requirements for this award are at least five years of participation with the Torch Run, achievement in program development, organization and fund raising success.