This award was created in April of 2000 to commemorate the selfless service of three men to the youth of Minnesota.

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Don Peterson, Don Clough, and Don Omodt.

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Known as The Three Dons, they volunteered countless hours each year to create the finest Law Enforcement Exploring program in the nation.  They consistently demonstrated a complete commitment to a mission of quality, service, and life-long learning.  These men are directly responsible for helping to create the finest local, state, and federal law enforcement professionals working today.  Additionally, their efforts have touched thousands of young people with life-lessons that reach far beyond law enforcement.  

 

This trophy will be awarded at each state conference to the post that demonstrates the characteristics The Three Dons showed over four decades.

 

Teamwork, Dedication, Quality, and Service.

 

2022 Don Cup Awarded to Stearns County Sheriff’s Explorer Post

2021 Don Cup Awarded to Cancelled for Covid

2020 Don Cup Awarded to Cancelled for Covid 

2019 Don Cup Awarded to Minnetonka Police Explorer Post

2018 Don Cup Awarded to Faribault Police Explorer Post

2017 Don Cup Awarded to Hennepin County Sheriff Explorer Post

2016 Don Cup Awarded to New Hope Police Explorer Post

2015 Don Cup Awarded to Blaine Police Explorer Post

2014 Don Cup Awarded to Shakopee Police Explorer Post

2013 Don Cup Awarded to Minneapolis Police Explorer Post

2012 Don Cup Awarded to Faribault Police Explorer Post

2011 Don Cup Awarded to Hennepin County Sheriff Explorer Post
2010 Don Cup Awarded to Oakdale Police Explorer Post
2009 Don Cup Awarded to Moorhead Police Explorer Post 639
2008 Don Cup Awarded to Dakota County Explorer Post 523
2007 Don Cup Awarded to Wright County Explorer Post 641
2006 Don Cup Awarded to Plymouth Police Explorer Post 905
2005 Don Cup Awarded to St. Paul Police Explorer Post 454
2004 Don Cup Awarded to Washington County Sheriff's Explorer Post 528
2003 Don Cup Awarded to Forest Lake Police Explorer Post 515
2002 Don Cup Awarded to Stearns County Sheriff's Explorer Post 250
2001 Don Cup Awarded to St. Louis Park Police Explorer Post 505

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