BLACF Legacy Hero Award Grant

BLACF Legacy Hero Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: CommunityGiving
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The BLACF Legacy Hero Award honors individuals or couples posthumously for their significant contributions to philanthropy in the Lakes Area. Nominations are sought annually, with the award presented at a dinner in July by the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation. This recognition celebrates the passion and vision of those who have positively impacted their communities through personal philanthropy, volunteer work, or professional advising in the field of philanthropy.

Overview

Note: The award is by nomination. About CommunityGiving Together we unite foundations in Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, the greater St. Cloud area, Willmar and beyond under a single framework to create efficiencies that maximize the impact of our donors. From our headquarters in St. Cloud, we provide centralized services and specialized expertise for our partner Community Foundations, allowing them to better serve their respective communities. Awards The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation each year celebrates the generosity of our community and recognizes individuals who have fostered passion and vision for philanthropy in the Lakes Area through its Annual Award in Philanthropy. BLACF Legacy Hero Award The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual Legacy Hero Award, which will be presented at the foundation’s annual dinner in July. The Legacy Hero Award recognizes an individual or a couple posthumously who have significantly contributed to the field of philanthropy in the region either through their personal philanthropy, their work as a volunteer or their work as a professional advising their clients about philanthropy.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.