Nominations for the Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute accepted through Friday, February 27

The Winona Health Foundation invites those in the Winona area to nominate a community member for the Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute. Nomination forms are available online at winonahealth.org/tribute and will be accepted through Friday, February 27.

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.

The Community Service Tribute recipient is selected by a committee of community members and previous honorees. Last year’s honoree was Sandra Burke. In their nomination of Sandra, the team at Winona Volunteer Services wrote: “Sandra truly enjoys being part of the action when it comes to helping Winona thrive…Leading by example, Sandra instilled in all of us that the people asking us for help are our priority.”

The Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute was established in 1989 by the late community philanthropist Benjamin A. Miller in the name of his wife, Adith. Shortly after Mr. Miller’s passing, his son, Hugh Miller, announced at the 2002 awards banquet his intent to continue the tradition. At the 2003 banquet, the award was officially renamed, at the request of Hugh Miller, the Ben and Adith Miller Community Service Tribute.

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 27. To submit a nomination, visit winonahealth.org/tribute. If questions, call the Winona Health Foundation at 507.494.7384 or email foundation@winonahealth.org.