Past Award Recipients

Outstanding Philanthropists

Dr. Kathryn and Philip Lombardo, 2023

Tom & Carol Windfeldt, 2022

Mary Ellen & Mark Warner, 2021

Elaine Case, 2020

Ron and Dianne Yanish, 2019

Drs. Hugh and Aynsley Smith, 2016

James Talen, 2015

Bill Wiktor, 2014

Sharon & Al Tuntland, 2013

Dan Christianson, 2012

Leigh J. Johnson, 2011

Joe Powers, 2010

Edward P. Pompeian, 2009

Jack & Mary Ann Remick, 2008

Jim & Judy Sloan, 2007

Mike & Nancy Domaille, 2006

Joe & Jo Gibilisco, 2005

Andy Chafoulias, 2004

 

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers

Tiffany Olson, 2023

Steve Kann, 2022

Lynn Carey, 2021

Dr. Vicky Hagstrom, 2020

Roxanne Hellickson, 2019

Tom Winkels, 2016

Val Koster, 2015

Drs. Terri & Brooks Edwards, 2014

Paul Barton, 2013

Al Mannino, 2012

Donna Garratt, 2011

Sharon Tuntland, 2009

Ken Zubay, 2008

Daniel J. Kelly, 2007

Rev. Les Horntvedt, 2006

Jim Clausen, 2005

Carolyn Piepho, 2004

 

Outstanding Philanthropic Organizations

Kid's Cup, 2023

The Astrup Foundation, 2022

Hight & Randall, 2021

Pasqale's Neighborhood Pizzeria, 2020

Rochester Area Builders, 2019

Rochester Motor Cars, 2016

Whistle Binkies Pub, 2015

Olmsted Medical Center, 2014

The Hormel Foundation, 2013

Sterling State Bank, 2012

Eastwood State Bank, 2011

Rushford Community Foundation, 2010

Mayo Clinic, 2010

Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation, 2009

IBM, 2008

Eagles Cancer Telethon, 2007

Wells Fargo Banks of Southern Minnesota, 2006

Carl & Ihla Petersen Trust, 2005

Think Bank, 2004

 

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Tyler and Aiden Engler, 2023

Alex Lenz, 2022

Jinglin Li, 2021

Rioghna Pittock, 2020

Maddie Tung Mabry, 2019 

John Marshall High School – Student Council, 2016

Century High School – Student Body Government, 2015

Boys & Girls Club of Rochester – Builders Torch Club, 2014

Bella Voce Young Women's Choir, 2013

Austin High School Youth Leadership Club, 2012

Minnesota Student Energy Project, 2009

Operation Hometown Gratitude, 2008

Summer of Service, 2007

Grant Eckhoff, 2005

Brendan Laing, 2004

 

Outstanding Fundraising Professional

Laurie Kellagher, 2023

Liz Dorn, 2022

Stacey Vanden Heuvel, 2013

 

President's Award

Together: Greater Rochester Area COVID-19 Community Support Fund, 2020

The Rochester Rotary Clubs and the Rotary US Bank Holiday Classic, 2016

Phil Henoch, 2013

James M. Hodge, III, 2006

Robert Feldt, MD, 2005