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Follow the yellow brick road...
On October 26, 2007 the Initiative Foundation recognized the work and dedication of seven award winners who braved the tempest to transform our world.
Held at Madden's Resort on Gull Lake, Brainerd the Technicolor production featured musical accompaniment by The Cedar Avenue Big Band, St. Paul.
Congratulations to the award winners!
Outstanding Community
City of Cold Spring
Outstanding Green Venture
ETOC Development Corporation
Outstanding Enterprise
MINPACK, Inc.
Outstanding Nonprofit
Pine River-Backus Family Center
Outstanding Volunteer
Mark Wood Foundation
Outstanding Youth
Christy Trettel and Rochelle Olson
Each award winner received an award sculpture, commissioned by artist Michael Tonder, a $1,000 grant to give to the nonprofit of their choice, recognition in IQ Magazine and a professional video commemorating their accomplishments.
Past winners include the City of Melrose, Nemadji Research Corporation, Leech Lake Association and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. Check the full listing for a list of every award winner since 2000.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Bremer, Outstanding Enterprise
East Central Energy, Outstanding Green Venture
Gray Plant Mooty, Outstanding Volunteer
Minnesota Power, Outstanding Youth
Schlenner Wenner & Company, Outstanding Nonprofit Organization
Xcel Energy, Outstanding Community
A special thank you to Evergreen Press, Altobell Imagery and DMR for their assistance with this event.
Since 2000...
the Initiative Awards have recognized the work and dedication of individuals, businesses and communities within the foundation's 14-county service area. Held every 18 months, foundation staff nominate up to three finalists in each category. A selection committee comprised of staff, board members and past award winners select the winner based on their leadership, innovation and community impact.
The event calls to attention everyday individuals while inspiring others to search themselves for their own outstanding community initiative.
Questions regarding the awards event can be directed to Matt Kilian, director of communications.
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