Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute Award
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Candidates: Individuals or community organizations
Other requirements
- Evaluation Basis
- Generosity of time
- Generosity of spirit
- Generosity of energy
Overview
An annual recognition and funding award honoring individuals or organizations that have made a significant positive impact on the Winona region or Winona Health.
Background
- Established: May 1989, initiated by Benjamin A. Miller
- Original Commitment: Benjamin Miller pledged $125,000 annually for six years to the Adith Miller Patient Care Fund in honor of honorees
- Continuation: After Benjamin Miller's death, his son Hugh Miller announced continuation of the tradition in 2002
- Name Change: Officially renamed "Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute Award" in 2003 at Hugh Miller's request
Award Details
- Award Amount: $25,000 contribution to the Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund
- Recognition: Special recognition dinner at Cedar Valley restaurant
- Funding Partners: Family of Ben and Adith Miller and RTP Company
- Purpose: Recognizes generosity of time, spirit, energy, and/or charitable donations
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates: Individuals or community organizations
- Evaluation Basis:
- Generosity of time
- Generosity of spirit
- Generosity of energy
- Charitable donations
- Significant positive impact on Winona region or Winona Health
Geographic Scope
- Winona, Minnesota region
Contact Information
- Address: Winona Health Foundation, 855 Mankato Avenue, Winona, MN 55987
- Phone: 507.494.7384
- Email: foundation@winonahealth.org
How to Apply
Nomination Process
Required Materials:
- Completed nomination form
- Nominator's narrative describing why the nominee should be considered for the Ben & Adith Miller Community Service Tribute Award
- Two letters of support for the candidate (can be from coworkers, community organization members, family, or friends)
Submission Options:
- Download nomination form and submit by mail or in-person
- Submit nomination online (online submission available)
Steps:
- Review nomination criteria
- Complete nomination form
- Write narrative statement (nominator)
- Obtain two supporting letters
- Submit through mail or online portal
Contact for Nominations:
- Winona Health Foundation
- 507.494.7384
- foundation@winonahealth.org
- 855 Mankato Avenue, Winona, MN 55987
What Winona Health Services actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $25K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
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