Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation Awards in Philanthropy Dinner Celebration

Location

Grand View Lodge
23521 Nokomis Ave
Nisswa, MN 56468 United States
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Organizer Info

Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
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(218) 824-5633

Event Overview

Join us and share in an evening filled with inspiring stories of philanthropy. At the Awards in Philanthropy Dinner, we recognize charitable giving and celebrate the amazing individuals and organizations that make the Lakes Area a better place to live.  Proceeds from this event will be used to support annual…

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Diamond Giving Tree Sponsorship
Sponsorship recognition at both VIP Social AND General Reception, provide a complimentary table for 1 honoree with recognition, choice of award OR Video sponsor for 1 honoree,(10) event tickets for reception, dinner, and program and (10) VIP social tickets, preferred seating and pre-set wine at table, recognition in online event marketing, and recognition in event marketing materials and on reserved table
$5,000.00
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Platinum Tree Sponsorship
VIP Table and Social (10) event tickets for reception, dinner, and program, preferred seating and pre-set wine at table, recognition in online event marketing, recognition in event marketing materials and on reserved table
$2,500.00
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Gold Leaf Sponsorship
(10) event tickets for reception, dinner, and program, recognition in online event marketing and recognition in event marketing materials and on reserved table
$1,500.00
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Silver Leaf Sponsorship
(8) event tickets for reception, dinner, and program; recognition in event marketing materials and on reserved table
$1,000.00
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Bronze Leaf Sponsorship
(4) event tickets for reception, dinner, and program; recognition on reserved table
$500.00
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$140.00
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Event Details

Join us and share in an evening filled with inspiring stories of philanthropy. At the Awards in Philanthropy Dinner, we recognize charitable giving and celebrate the amazing individuals and organizations that make the Lakes Area a better place to live. 

Proceeds from this event will be used to support annual grants to local non-profits.

Location: 
Gull Lake Center – Grand View Lodge
23521 Nokomis Ave
Nisswa, MN 56468

Event Schedule: 
5:30 P.M. – Reception
6:30 P.M. – Welcome and Dinner
7:15 P.M. – Program and Awards Presentation

Menu for the evening –
Salad: Mixed Greens with Marinated Cucumbers and Tomatoes, Pickled Vegetables, Seasoned Goat Cheese, Herb Vinaigrette
Entrée Options: Braised Beef Short Ribs, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Comfit Tomato, Vegetable Succotash, Herb Gremolata, Pan Jus OR Vegetarian Entrée: Farro and Mushroom Cake, Roasted Mushrooms, Confit Tomatoes, Herb Oil, “Veggie Demi-Glace”. Dairy Free/Gluten Free will also be available.
Dessert: Chocolate Smore Cake, Marshmallow Fluff, White and dark Chocolate, Smoked Bacon

2026 Award Recipients
Ruthie Gmeinder – Award in Philanthropy Honoree
Glen Gustafson – Legacy Memorial Honoree

Sponsorship opportunities still available. To view the sponsorship form for more information, click here.