Each year AFP honors individuals and groups who, through their hard work and dedication, have enhanced philanthropy, their communities and the world.

2009 Award Winners:

Outstanding Individual Philanthropists – Elizabeth and Whitney MacMillan

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser – Barbara Forster

Outstanding Professional Fundraiser – Anne Little Long, CFRE

Outstanding Youth Award – Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization – Xcel Energy

The AFP Minnesota Chapter is pleased to offer recognition of outstanding achievements within the following categories (not all awards are given every year):

• Outstanding Individual Philanthropist to individuals or families who have demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility and generosity.

• Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership as a volunteer for a major fundraising project for more than one nonprofit.

• Outstanding Professional Fundraiser to individuals who practice his/her profession in an exemplary manner and are an inspiration to others.

• Outstanding Philanthropic Organization to businesses, corporations, foundations and/or organizations who have demonstrated outstanding philanthropic commitment.

• Outstanding Legacy Award posthumously awarded to individuals or families as recognition of their generosity and volunteer support.

Past Award Recipients

Outstanding Individual Philanthropist
2008 – Alfred and Ingrid Lenz Harrison
2007 – Nicky Carpenter
2006 – Lawrence and Andrea Schweizer McGough
2005 – Gerald A. and Henrietta Rauenhorst
2004 – John A. Berg
2003 – Olivia Irvine Dodge
2002 – Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton
2001 – Natalie Krauch Lund
2000 – Robert and Gail Buuck
1999 – Richard “Pinky” McNamara
1998 – Kathryn and Harold Larson
1997 – Lee and Barbara Kopp
1996 – Mrs. Howell P. Skoglund
1995 – Stefannie Valencia-Kierlin and Bob Kierlin
1994 – Eugene U. and Mary F. Frey
1993 – Alan C. Page
1992 – Edward E. Asplin
1991 – Russell T. Lund, Sr.
1990 – Harry “Bob” C. Piper
1989 – Reuel D. Harmon
1988 – Marie O’Brien Slawik
1987 – Margaret W. Harmon
1986 – Jay Philips
1984 – Marie F. Wasie  

Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raiser
2008 – Nancy and John Lindahl
2007 – Karen Bachman
2006 – Penny Rand Winton
2005 – Mary (Molly) Begelow McMillan
2004 – Peter R. Spokes
2002 – David A. Koch
2001 – Marilyn Tickle Bryant
2000 – Dr. Ford W. Bell
1999 – Robert F. Callier, Sr.
1998 – Kay Sullivan Bendel
1997 – Anne Welliver
1996 – Thomas McLeod
1995 – Pierson M. “Sandy” Grieve
1994 – David R. Fesler
1993 – Lloyd L. Brandt
1992 – James W. Reagan
1991 – Charlton Dietz
1990 – Neal L. Gault
1989 – Barbara Gray Koch
1988 – Elizabeth and Russell Bennett
1987 – Sandra K. Butler
1986 – Mary Lee Dayton
1985 – Clarence G. Frame
1984 – Dale R. Olseth
1983 – Carl B. Drake
1982 – Harvey B. Mackay  

Outstanding Professional Fund Raiser
2008 – Rosemary Gruber, CFRE
2007 – John A. Martin, CFRE
2006 – Sarann Slattery, CFRE
2005 – Don W. Taylor, CFRE
2004 – Audrey P. Kintzi, ACFRE
2003 – Carol A. Schmidt, CFRE
2002 – Michael J. Henley, CFRE
2001 – Michael W. Walgren, CFRE
2000 – Bruce W. Flessner
1999 – Bob Golberg, CFRE
1998 – Craig C. Wruck
1997 – C. Ben Wright, CFRE
1996 – Nancy McKillips, CFRE
1995 – Robert A. Evenson, CFRE
1994 – Karla A. Williams, ACFRE
1993 – Carleen K. Rhodes, CFRE
1992 – Ann L. Bitter
1991 – Beatrice J. Capriotti, CFRE
1990 – Harvey DeVries
1989 – Linda Kay Smith, CFRE
1988 – Robert S. Voigt, CFRE
1987 – David E. Johnson
1986 – Robert A. Peterson
1985 – Don L. Albertson, CFRE
1984 – Robert J. Odegard
1983 – Wilko B. Schoenbohm
1982 – Philip S. Brain, Jr. CFRE  

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
2008 – Cummins Power Generation
2007 – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
2005 – Target
2004 – Cargill
2003 – American Express Financial Advisors
2002 – K102--KEEY/Clear Channel Minneapolis
2001 – Best Buy Children’s Foundation
2000 – Medtronic, Inc.
1999 – Women’s Association of the Boys and Girls Club of Minneapolis
1998 – Otter Tail Power Company
1997 – The Pillsbury Company
1996 – Andersen Foundation
1995 – Honeywell Corporation
1992 – The St. Paul Companies
1991 – The Minneapolis Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation
1990 – The Bush Foundation
1989 – Blandin Foundation
1988 – The Jerome Foundation
1987 – The Otto Bremer Foundation
1986 – The 3M Foundation
1985 – The General Mills Foundation
1983 – The McKnight Foundation
1982 – For Initiating “Minnesota 5% Investment Program":

Kenneth N. Dayton
Dayton Hudson Corporation
David A. Koch
Graco, Inc.
Wayne E. Thompson
Dayton Hudson Foundation

Outstanding Youth Award
2008 – Madelon Morin and Ali McElroy, Benilde-St. Margaret’s
2007 – The Genocide Intervention Network: Minnesota University of Saint Thomas chapter
2006 – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: St. Louis Park High School
2005 – Kara Apland and Courtney Smith
2004 – Venture Crew 6
2002 – Northland Foundation, Kids Plus
2001 – Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley: “For all the Girls” Campaign and Chris Wayne
1997 – The Fridley High School Key Club
1996 – Minnesota FFA Association
1994 – Waseca County 4-H: Cultural Diversity Youth Project
1992 – South St. Paul High School: Clinton Hill and Kids for Saving Earth
1990 – Minneapolis South High School: Caliacan Neighborhood Relief Project  

Outstanding Contribution to Philanthropy
2008 – Colman O’Connell, OSB,
2007 – Tim Burchill, CFRE
2006 – Paul Verret
2001 – Steve Rothschild
1999 – Joe Selvaggio
1996 – Humphrey Doermann
1993 – Judson Bemis
1992 – James Shannon
1988 – Curtis L. Carlson
1983 – William L. McKnight and Maude McKnight  

Legacy Award
1999 – Martin Ehlers
1996 – C. Mildred Speranza
1995 – William and Mildred Peters
1992 – Elva B. Love
1991 – Albert J. Gonska
1990 – Genevieve Stelberg
1987 – Emma B. Howe