MACO Awards

MACO 2023 Awards Presentation

The Minnesota Association of County Officers (MACO) named Troy Olsen, MACO Government Relations Consultant, to its Honor Roll at the MACO 2023 Annual Conference held February 14-16, 2023. The Honor Roll is the highest honor awarded by the MACO organization. MACO recognized Olsen for his dedicated service supporting the MACO legislative agenda and his outstanding advocacy for MACO at the Minnesota State Legislature. The Honor Roll has been given annually since 1996.

Troy Olson

Troy Olsen accepting the 2022 MACO Honor Roll award at the MACO 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony on February 15, 2023.


In addition to the Honor Roll, MACO presented awards to two outstanding members for their service in 2022. MACATFO presented its Member of the Year award to Marc Iverson, former Renville County Auditor-Treasurer and current Stearns County Land Records Coordinator. MCRA presented its Member of the Year award to Charlene Friedlein, Hennepin County Project Coordinator. Individuals receiving awards are voted on by their peers.

Marc Iverson and MACATFO President Debby Erickson

2022 MACTAFO Member of Year Marc Iverson receives his award from 2022 MACATFO President Debby Erickson at the MACO 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony on February 15, 2023.

Charlene Friedlein and MCRA President Pam LeBlanc

2022 MCRA Member of the Year Charlene Friedlein receiver her award from 2022 MCRA President Pam LeBlanc at the MACO 2023 Annual Awards Ceremony on February 15, 2023.


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