Honoring Extraordinary Commitment to Improving Life in Winona

The Winona Community Foundation is proud to award an individual in the community who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to improving life in the Winona area through the use of their time, talent and treasure. Individuals selected to receive the award will have the opportunity to grant dollars from the Founders Endowment Fund of the Winona Community Foundation to the charity of their choice.

Nominations Due April 30, 2025

Founders Award Nomination

Use this form to nominate a community member for the Founders Award.

  • Nominator Name & Contact Information

  • (as the nominator)

  • Nominee Contact Information

  • Narrative

    Please type your answers or upload a document to describe why your nominee meets the Founders Award criteria.
  • What action has the nominee taken to address unmet needs, untapped opportunities, lack of services or lack of resources that impact those in the community? For example: monetary contributions, volunteerism, leadership roles, etc.
  • Please describe any programs or services, if any, the nominee has created, delivered or enhanced that advance philanthropy in the Winona area.
  • Describe how this nominee has served as a leader or role mode through charitable activities, volunteerism, or community projects. For example: Board positions, volunteer opportunities, mentorships and other collaborations.
  • How has the nominee collaborated with or motivated others to take action toward their vision?
  • Max. file size: 50 MB.




Save the Date

  • 2025 Founders Event

  • TBD: October 2025

  • 4 – 6 p.m.

  • TBD