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The Central Minnesota Community Foundation recognizes individuals, couples, groups and/or businesses at their Annual Dinner in September for their work in our community.
CMCF Social Trust Award
This award recognizes the often-unsung hero of community building: the Weaver; an individual who is actively building social trust across the Greater St. Cloud community.
Professional Award in Philanthropy
Recognizes the efforts of a professional advisor such as an attorney, accountant, financial planner, or other professional who has significantly contributed to philanthropy in the region.
ATHENA AWARD
Honors exceptional women leaders who inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives. This award is presented by the Women’s Fund and sponsored by Granite Partners.
ALEX DIDIER AWARD IN PHILANTHROPY
Recognizes a person or couple who has significantly contributed to the field of philanthropy in the region.
President's Award
Recognizes the efforts of an individual or group that has provided significant and long-term support to the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the greater community at large.
COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
Recognizes an organization which increases social capital through the bridging and bonding across our diverse community.
Alex Didier Award
- 1997 – Alex Didier
- 1998 – Don Watkins
- 1999 – Andy Hilger
- 2000 – Dennis Ringsmuth
- 2001 – George Torrey
- 2002 – Don and Arlene Helgeson
- 2003 – Joan and Don Volkmuth
- 2004 – Lee and Mary Torborg
- 2005 – John and Mary Weitzel
- 2006 – Tom and Joyce Schlough
- 2007 – Norm Skalicky
- 2008 – The Anderson Family-Jeanette, Rollie, Jim, and Barbara
- 2009 – Nancy Ehlen
- 2010 – Jim and Marion Miller
- 2011 – Marilyn and Bob Obermiller
- 2012 – Ben and Dorothy Gorecki
- 2013 – Jerry and Elaine Bauerly
- 2014 – Bob and Penny White
- 2016 - Mimi and Dick Bitzan
- 2017 - Gene and Sheelah Windfeldt
- 2018 - The Bernick Family
- 2019 - Tim Wensman and Janet Fischels-Wensman
- 2021 - Dennis & Barb Gregory
President's Award
- 2004 – Jack Happe
- 2005 - F. Hilary Thimmesh
- 2007 – Ed Henry
- 2008 – Dave Noack, Dave Marquardt
- 2009 – Kevin Hughes
- 2010 – S. Colman O’Connell
- 2011 – John Leisen
- 2013 – Barb Carlson
- 2016 - Dr. Leslie R. Green
Professional Award
- 1999 – Jerry Thoreen
- 2000 – Lee Hanson
- 2001 – Doug Holzkamp
- 2002 – Paul Steil
- 2003 – Ted Dickinson (posthumously)
- 2004 – Brad Hanson
- 2005 – Cindy Faye Johnson
- 2006 – Jerry McCarter
- 2007 – Wayne Schluchter
- 2008 – Mike Karl
- 2009 – Colette Carlson
- 2011 – Fred Shermock
- 2012 – Steve Laraway
- 2013 – Chris Shorba
- 2014 – Bob Kovell
- 2016 - Keith Finstad
- 2017 - Tom Mathews
- 2018 - Michael Noonan
- 2019 - Lori Greenway
- 2021 - Melinda Gau
Business Award
- 2004 – Bremer
- 2005 – Bernick Companies
- 2006 – Antioch/Creative Memories
- 2007 – Sprint/St. Cloud Wireless Holdings
- 2008 – Coborn’s Inc.
- 2009 – Marco Inc.
ATHENA Award
- 1988 - Susan Mackert
- 1989 - Colman O’Connell
- 1990 - Peg Meyer
- 1991 - Ann Thelen
- 1992 - Nancy Fischer
- 1993 - Diane Gohman
- 1994 - Diana Murphy-Podawiltz
- 1995 - Dorothy Simpson
- 1996 - Cheryl Lightle
- 1997 - Connie Cross
- 1998 - Sonja Sorensen Craig
- 1999 - Patti Gartland
- 2000 - Colette Carlson
- 2001 - Marj Hawkins
- 2002 - Sandy Neutzling
- 2003 - Betty Schnettler
- 2004 - Barb Carlson
- 2005 - Joan Volkmuth
- 2008 - Patt Adair
- 2009 - Jan Bensen
- 2010 - Elaine Bauerly
- 2011 - Cindy Faye Johnson
- 2012 - Molly Renslow
- 2013 - Maxine Barnett
- 2014 – Pat Welter
- 2015 - Ann Cofell
- 2016 - Lynn Grewing
- 2017 - Linda Eich DesJardins
- 2018 - Tarryl Clark
- 2019 - Bernie Perryman
- 2020 - Dorraine Larison
- 2021 - Debra Leigh
- 2022 - Geri Bechtold
Community Builder Award
- 2019 - GREAT Theatre