Past Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement Awards

2024: Jim Christensen

2023: Art and Barb Grachek

2021-2022: Design Electric, Inc.

2019: Al & Yvonne Kremers

2018: Darwin Bonn

2017: Gene and Sheelah Windfeldt

2016: Rollie & Barbara A. Anderson

2015: Mae Ellingson-Skalicky

2014: Benedict and Dorothy Gorecki

2013: Dan and Mabel Coborn

CentraCare Foundation presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dan and Mabel Coborn on Nov. 26 at the La Gratitude event for benefactors.

The Coborn name is synonymous with top quality for grocery stores. Dan and Mabel's focus on customer service and community involvement have been at the cornerstone of Coborn's success.

Dan and Mabel have been active in volunteering for and supporting Boy Scouts of America, St. Cloud Kiwanis Club, Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud State University, the College of St. Benedict, St. John's University, St. Cloud Technical and Community College, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, United Way of Central Minnesota and the list goes on and on. Their generosity has touched so many lives.

Service to the Foundation Awards

2024: John Schnettler

2024: David Anfinson

2023: Brad Schmidt

2023: Chris Shorba

2021-2022: Nicholas Reuter, MD

2019: Fr. Ken Thielman

2018: Peggy Carlson and Chuck Nielsen

2017: Dr. Terry and Sue Pladson

2016: Leighton Broadcasting

2015: Lee Hanson

Rising Star Awards

2024: Lou and Leo Louis

2024: Mary Wilkens, MD, and Steve Peterson

2023: Tom D. St. Hilaire

2018: Patrick Lynch

2015: Christy Gilleland

2014: Douglas J. Boser

Beacon Society Awards

2023: Lester Engel

2018: Julie Esselman and Doug Prahl

2017: Bernie Perryman and Keith Ulrick

Philanthropist of the Year Awards

2024: Jan and Lee Hanson

2021-2022: Merle and Kathy Felling

2017: Coborn’s Incorporated

2016: Tom Rosen

Tradition of Caring Award

2024: Steve Linder

2023: Dr. Tod and Lori Speer

Visionary Award

2024: Bev Schafer

Corporate Partner of the Year Award

2023: Chappell Central