Past Recipients

Past Recipients

  • Outstanding Philanthropists              

    • Ruth M. Dalton, M.D.*
    • Benjamin Miller*
    • D.B. Reinhart*
    • Charles D. Gelatt*
    • Milton A. Lunda*
    • Elizabeth Callendar King*
    • Philip S. Davy*
    • Russell* and Gail Cleary
    • Norman L. Gillette, Sr.*
    • Robert and Stefannié* Kierlin
    • David and Marilyn Hoffman
    • Gertrude Salzer Gordon* and
    • Donald E. “Sandy” Gordon*
    • Michael and Joette Gostomski
    • Dr. David* and Sacia Morris
    • Marjorie Reinhart*
    • Ervin G. Bublitz, Ph.D.
    • Jess* and Marilyn Ondell*
    • Barbara and Steve Slaggie
    • David and Muriel Arnold
    • Peter Hoffman
    • David and Barbara Skogen
    • Don and Roxanne Weber
    • Jeb and Pam Griffith
    • Donald and Norma* Vinger
    • David and Brenda Carlson
    • John and Linda Lyche
    • Marjorie and Charlie* Collins
    • Harry and Carla Dahl
    • Jack* and Rosie Glendenning
    • Dave and Barb Erickson
    • Betty (and Dr. Jon*) Kabara
    • Dr. Edward* and Sharon Winga
    • Jeff and Marilyn Roverud
    • Ron and Jane Rada
    • Dr. James & Ann DeLine
    • George & Betty Kruck

    *deceased

    Outstanding Philanthropic Organization

    • Hiawatha Education Foundation
    • La Crosse Community Foundation
    • Quillin’s, Inc.
    • Century Telephone
    • State Bank of La Crosse
    • Dayton’s-Valley View Mall
    • Children’s Miracle Network
    • Coulee State Bank
    • Merchants National Bank
    • Norwest Bank of Winona
    • Town and Country State Bank
    • Winona National and Savings Bank
    • Northern States Power Company
    • Tri-Quest Charities, Inc.
    • Wipfli
    • Trane Family Foundation
    • Franciscan Skemp Auxiliary
    • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Wisconsin, Inc.
    • Ray Hutson Chevrolet-Nissan
    • Family Radio, Inc.
    • Kwik Trip, Inc.
    • Fowler & Hammer
    • Gundersen Lutheran Health System
    • Winona Health Auxiliary
    • Travel Leaders
    • Partners of Gundersen Lutheran, Inc.
    • Decorah Bank & Trust
    • Festival Foods
    • Remembering Jesse Parker, Inc.
    • RTP Company
    • Altra Federal Credit Union
    • Ashley Furniture
    • Ace Hardware Retail Support Center
    • Sparta Area Cancer Support, Inc
    • Gillette Pepsi Cola Companies
    • Dahl Auto
    • Stanek Electric
    • Weiser Brothers General Contractor
    • J.F. Brennan Company

    Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Recipients
    • Marli Overgard
    • Alyson and Ashley La Rue
    • Warriors for the Kids
    • Olive Meyers
    • Rotary Interact Club of La Crosse
    • Jessica A. Randall
    • Jonah Larson
    • Black Student Leaders

    Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Recipients

    •  James O. Ash*
    • William Kerrigan
    •  Philip Feiten
    •  Jean Gitz Bassett*
    •  Deak Swanson*
    •  R. Jerome Boge*
    •  Dirk L. Gasterland
    •  Mariel Carlisle
    •  Phil Henoch
    •  Richard Beggs, Sr.*
    •  Paul Poehling
    •  Donald Sieger*
    •  George and Marita Smith
    •  Judy Bouffleur
    •  Bernard Pralle
    •  Gil Homstad
    •  Jan Brock
    •  Patricia Heim
    •  Dr. Kermit and Barbara Newcomer
    •  Gary Evans
    •  Brad and Lynn Sturm
    •  Susan Cornwell*
    •  Mary Patros*
    •  Don and Cheryl Brenengen
    •  Mary M. and Albert* P. Funk, Jr.
    •  Patty Brown
    •  Dennis Vogel
    •  Jay Jaehnke
    •  Drs. Tom and Jean Heyt Thompson
    •  Roger and Kenna Christians
    •  Dyanne Brudos
    •  Pat Stephens
    •  Linda Temte
    • Jack Krage
    • Kevin O'Reilly
    • Jack Krage
    • Tom Wynn
    • Al Louis

             *deceased

    Outstanding Professional Fundraiser

    •  T. J. “Tim” Burchill, CFRE*
    •  Nora A. Starcher, CFRE
    •  James Hanzel, CFRE
    •  Patrick J. Stephens, CFRE
    •  Lorilee Rebhan
    •  Mary Rohrer
    •  Terry Erickson
    •  Salvatore Polizzotto
    •  Joseph B. Durst, M.D.*
    •  Philip Schumacher, CFRE
    •  David Roslien, Ph.D.
    •  Allen T. Trapp, Esq.
    •  Peter Grabow, CFRE
    •  Robyn Tanke, CFRE
    •  David J. Amborn, CFRE*
    •  Gary L. Klein, CFRE
    •  Kathy Moen
    •  Bill Medland, Ph.D.
    •  Mike Desmond
    •  Jeanie Lovell, CFRE
    •  Deb Ward, CFRE
    •  Nancy Brown, CFRE
    • Debbie Kroner
    • Ellen Hongerholt

    *deceased

    President's Award

    • Adolf Gundersen, M.D.*
    • Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
    • Judith Kuipers, Ph.D.
    • Bernie and Colleen Brenner
    • Ed* and Sally Sullivan
    • La Crosse Radio Group
    • Vernon F. Dale Charitable Trust
    • Viterbo University/Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
    • Trust Point, Inc.
    • Jerry and Pat Papenfuss/Winona Radio
    • Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable Foundation, Inc.
    • Philip G. Schumacher, ACFRE, CFRE
    • Misty Lown
    • Trempealeau Lions Club
    • Fools Five Road Race
    • Beer by Bike Brigade
    • Rotary Works
    • David Amborn
    • Mandy Hansel

    *deceased