Established to honor the memory of J. Stanley and Doris Hill for their remarkable commitment to community service, this award has been created to acknowledge an individual(s) who has given many years of outstanding service to his or her community.
The Hills were extremely active in our communities. They enthusiastically embraced a strong sense of service to others while making a significant difference along the way. As successful as Stan was in the business world, he never forgot where he came from, always giving back to his community. Individuals, families and local organizations have thrived in his wake. In addition to being involved in his community, Stan reached out beyond its borders, yet still remained connected to the White Bear Lake/Mahtomedi community to which he and Doris were deeply devoted.
Past recipients include Bill Rust, Ted Blaesing, Lori Ahlness, Jackie Ries, Ellen Bruner, Keith Warner, David Gehrenbeck, Carol McFarlane, Dale Johnson, Bob Schneeweis, Greg Bartz, George Hill, Bill Foussard, Don Craighead and Steve Wolgamot.
NOMINEE’S(S’) PROFILE
The J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award will be given to a person(s) who has demonstrated characteristics similar to those of Stan and Doris Hill. The award will be based on the recipient’s(s’) true sense of community service. Remembering that the Hills were extremely active in our communities, this person(s) would mirror that quality.
GENERAL CRITERIA
- The award will be community service-based.
- The recipient(s) should have given many years of service to his or her community.
- The recipient(s) should be active in our local communities, but he or she should also serve the greater community as well.
- The recipient(s) needs to demonstrate outreach beyond our borders, but is required to also remain connected to our geographical area.
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
•The award recipient(s) will demonstrate
…A commitment to the community
…Staying engaged in the community
…Working on improvement of the community through involvement in service
…Improving the community through a genuine concern for the betterment of the community
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS TO BE CONSIDERED
The award recipient(s) will be very active in one or more of the communities encompassed by the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation – Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, City of Mahtomedi, City of White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie.
NOMINATION REVIEW
Once nominations are received, the nominating committee will read and review all nominations to determine an award recipient(s). Submitted nomination forms will be kept on file for three consecutive years so that screening committee members may consider past nominees.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECIPIENT(S)
The 2026 J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award recipient(s) will be announced in June of 2026.
EXPECTATIONS OF AWARD RECIPIENT(S)
The 2026 J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award recipient(s) will be present to receive the award in June of 2026 at a special recognition event to be held at the White Bear Center for the Arts.
Nominations are due by Friday, April 3, 2026. Complete the form below to nominate someone or click here to download the PDF version of the nomination form. Send completed paper form to: Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, PO Box 10626, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
If you have questions related to the J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award, please email [email protected] or call (612) 619-6707.