This award was created to recognize the Northwest Minnesota Foundation component or community fund that has helped to build and strengthen the culture of philanthropy in the region.  Along with an original sculpture award for display, the fund’s endowment will receive a $1,000 donation from Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

The fund receiving the award has shown substantial growth and support. The fund advisory committee is a cohesive group that meets regularly, promotes the fund and the culture of philanthropy in their community. They have worked hard to achieve the mission and goals of the fund.

Recipients:

             2006 Laporte Education Foundation Fund     

             2007 Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund 

 2008 Fertile Area Armed Forces Veterans Memorial Fund

                 2009 LifeCare Health Care Center

          2010  Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund