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Purpose:This accolade is awarded by the NDLA Executive Board to... | A person or persons
who have made significant contributions to a library or libraries in
North Dakota. |
Major Benefactor Award The North Dakota Library Association is seeking nominations for the Major Benefactor Award, which is "awarded by the NDLA Executive Board to a person or persons who have made significant contributions to a library or libraries in North Dakota." The award winner will be recognized at the annual NDLA Conference, profiled in The Good Stuff, and receive a commemorative plaque. Nomination Process Step 1: Send letters of nomination to NDLA President-Elect. | Further information: To nominate an individual (or group!), send a nomination letter detailing the contribution to a North Dakota library or libraries to: |
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | First International Bank and Trust |
| 2024 |
Glenn Perkins Education Foundation |
| 2023 | Judy Benn- Wahpeton, ND |
| 2022 | Odella Fuqua- University of North Dakota |
| 2022 | Robert E. Herman Family Foundation |
| 2021 | Linda Lindemann, Friends of the Mott Public Library |
| 2020 | Debbie McLennan, President of Friends of the Grand Forks Public Library |
| 2019 | Peggy Miller, Minot, ND |
| 2018 | Richland Soil Conservation District. |
| 2005 | Dr. Warren Henke, Bismarck, ND |
| 2005 | Dennis and Lorna Olson, Bismarck, ND |
| 2003 | Steven Watson, Dallas, TX |
| 2003 | Donald and Helene Marion, Boston, MA |
| 2001 | Clarence and Clarice Johnsrud, Williston, ND |
| 2000 | Col. Eugene E Myers |
| 1999 | Emil Seim, Mayville, ND (posthumous) |
| 1996 | Bryan Kuehn |
| 1994 | Merle Rutschke, Bismarck, ND |
| 1994 | Marion and Connie Cary, Mandan, ND |
| 1990 | Frank Kirchhofer, Crosby, ND |
| 1989 | Mayor Lonny Adler |
| 1988 | Mayor Lonny Adler / Hazen City Commission |
| 1986 | George and Enid Stroup |
| 1985 | Beach Women's Club / Harvey Eagles |
| 1982 | Eagle's Club, Dickinson, ND |