Each year the Burnsville Police Department recognizes one of their officers for demonstrating exceptional service and dedication to the department and citizens of Burnsville.
2022 Officer of the Year - Erica Huston
2021 Officer of the Year - Brent Murray
2020 Officer of the Year - Adam Medlicott
2019 Officer of the Year - Roy Gutzman
2018 Officer of the Year - Casey M. Buck
2017 Officer of the Year - Erin L. Holznagel
2016 Officer of the Year - Maksim G. Yakovlev
2015 Officer of the Year - Bryan C. Bye
2014 Officer of the Year - Jameson M. Ritter
2013 Officer of the Year - Brian J. Hasselman
2012 Officer of the Year - Shaun Anselment
2011 Officer of the Year - Derek R. Schutz
2010 Officer of the Year - Christopher C. Biagini
2009 Officer of the Year - Paul J. Olerich
2008 Officer of the Year - Kyle J. Posthumus
2007 Officer of the Year - Andrea L. Newton
2006 Officer of the Year - Patrick A. Gast
2005 Officer of the Year - Steven M. Stoler
2004 Officer of the Year - Steve Adrian
2003 Officer of the Year - Jef L. Behnken
2002 Officer of the Year - Eric J. Gieseke
2001 Officer of the Year - Greg Enos