Nominations for the Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute accepted through February 28

The Winona Health Foundation invites nominations for the Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute.

The Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute recognizes an outstanding person or persons who have dedicated time, resources or ideas for the betterment of the Winona area and/or Winona Health. Ideal candidates have demonstrated notable acts of service over time and in a multitude of ways, having a clear impact on the community. Innovation, advocacy, and generosity of time, spirit, energy and/or charitable donations are all key characteristics of Ben and Adith Miller Community Service Tribute honorees.

Nomination forms are available online at winonahealth.org/tribute and will be accepted through Friday, February 28.

The Community Service Tribute recipient is selected by a committee of community members and previous honorees. Last year’s honorees were Ken and Sally Mogren. In their nomination of the Mogrens, Paul and Jan Brosnahan wrote: “Sally and Ken have quietly and humbly improved the lives of Winonans for nearly fifty years…their fingerprints have undeniably been left on Winona’s healthcare, education, business, athletics and philanthropy.”

The Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute is in its 36th year. The Tribute was established by the late community philanthropist Benjamin A. Miller in the name of his wife, Adith.

In addition to a recognition dinner at Cedar Valley Restaurant, the family of Ben and Adith Miller and RTP Company honors the recipient with a $25,000 contribution to the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund to assist area individuals and families with medical costs.

Nominations are being accepted now through Friday, February 28. To submit a nomination, visit winonahealth.org/tribute. If questions, call the Winona Health Foundation at 507.494.7384 or email foundation@winonahealth.org.