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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2016
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Contact: Karl Samp, BLACF Executive Director
Email: ksamp@communitygiving.org
Phone: (877) 253-4380
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Foundation Seeks Award Nominations
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Brainerd, Minn. – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF) is seeking nominations for its annual Award in Philanthropy, which will be presented at the Foundation’s annual dinner in July. Nominations forms are available at http://www.communitygiving.org/foundations/brainerd-lakes-area-community-foundation/blacf-awards. Deadline for the nomination is March 1st, 2016.
The Award in Philanthropy recognizes an individual or a couple who have significantly contributed to the field of philanthropy in the region either through their personal philanthropy, their work as a volunteer or through their work as a professional advising their clients about philanthropy. The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation has been giving this award since 2005 as a way to honor those working to build a better community and inspire the next generation of philanthropic leaders.
“We look forward to honoring another worthy recipient for contributing to a brighter future for the Brainerd Lakes area. We feel it’s important to recognize those who share their time, talent or resources to build a healthier community,” says Karl Samp, executive director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation.
Past award recipients include John Sullivan, Fran and Clarence Holden, Linda and Bernie Roberts, Kathy and Bruce Buxton, JoAnn and Arnie Johnson, the Cote Family, Kevin Close and Rod Converse, Kevin Thesing, Paul and Lynn Hunt, and Lee and Penny Anderson.
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, in affiliation with CommunityGiving, is a public charity that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since 1998, BLACF has grown to over $7.9 million in assets and awarded over $3.5 million in grants to local nonprofits. CommunityGiving is a partnership of four community foundations, including Alexandria Area Community Foundation, Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, Central Minnesota Community Foundation, and Willmar Area Community Foundation. CommunityGiving administers more than 650 funds totaling more than $115 million. Learn more at CommunityGiving.org/Brainerd
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