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Honorees of the Year

The Impact of Giving

Each year, we celebrate three remarkable individuals whose generosity impacts Minnesota State University, Mankato. Their stories show how giving can open doors for students, create opportunities and bring about meaningful change.

Philanthropist of the Year

2022: Steve '79 and Mary Klick Foundation– “I would hope the students will gain two things from the gift—first of all, the education that they sought, and the ability to go out and see the world.”
2021: Dirk Derksen '67, '68 and Margaret Petersen–“Giving to the University makes us feel as if we are truly helping individuals. It’s such a reward to know that funds that we provide are going to a good cause.”
2020: Tony Ulmen ‘79–“I’ll accept [this award] not so much for myself but for everybody else who works hard and contributes what they can. I always said if we all give a little, we can accomplish a lot.”

Volunteer of the Year

2022: Carol Sletner '80 '93–“[Minnesota State Mankato] will always have a huge place in my heart. When I come on campus, I'm in my happy place. So, for me, it seemed very natural to give back.”
2021: Jason Beal '02–“The athletics at [Minnesota State Mankato] have shown so much success and I am so proud of the things that the coaches do. It is just a joy to participate.”
2020: Heather Ludwig '87–“As a volunteer, I believe in helping students prepare for their career success. I enjoy giving the gift of my time to listen to their challenges and questions, to share tips for them to try out, to share work related insights, and to help them discover who they really want to be as they head out into their career. ”

Corporate Philanthropic Partner of the Year

2022: Federated Insurance–“Our federated Insurance - Minnesota State Mankato partnership is decades old, and I believe it's really grounded in a set of common values.” -Lisa Hyland, '88, Senior Vice President - Director Human Resources
2020: United Prairie Bank–“If our funding of the Integrated Business Experience program helps set the University apart and gives business students an edge, we’re all for that. It helps show off what a really solid, great university we have in Minnesota State Mankato.”–Stuart Sneer, Bank President 2002-2020/Board Chair Emeritus

Previous Honorees

2019 – Dennis A. and Helen A. Klenz

2018 – John and Anne Frey and Curt Stangler

2017 – Phyllis Vosbeck, PhD

2016 – Al and Bobbie Hubbard

2015 – Steve and Judy Legenhausen

2014 – Dr. Paul Mittelstadt

2013 – Rod Schmidt

2010 – California Analytical Instruments/Environmental Testing Corporation

2009 – Vivian B. and Harry D. Rippin Estate

2008 – Glen and Becky Taylor

2007 – David and Debbie Andreas

2006 – Gerald and Marilu Bambery/McDonalds of Mankato

2005 – Dr. Donald C. and Marjorie Meredith Foundation

2004 – The Curtis Sampson Family

2003 – Wells Fargo Banks

2002 – Pamela and Wynn Kearney, Jr.

2001 – B. H. and Betty Chesley

2000 – George and Anne Haefner and Allen and Kathleen Lenzmeier

1999 – William Bresnan

1998 – Glen A. Taylor

1997 – Consolidated Communications and the Consolidated Community Fund

1996 – Lee and Loretta Snilsberg

1995 – Lowell and Nadine Andreas

2019 – Timothy A. Huebsch

2018 – John F. Behrends

2017 – Kathy Eiden

2016 – Larry Schnoor

2015 – Bob Qualset

2014 – Curt Fisher

2013 – Randy Zellmer

2010 – Dr. Winston and Shirley Grundmeier

2009 – Margaret Robinson Preska, PhD, LhD, President Emerita

2008 – KMSU Radio Hosts

2007 – International Student Endowment Committee

2006 – Garrison L. Hale

2005 – Eddice B. Barber, Ph.D.

2004 – Al and Erla Fallenstein

2003 – Jon Rippke

2002 – William Olszewski

2001 – Kristine J. Connors & Judy Keltgen Mans

2000 – Dale Johnson

1999 – Bailey W. Blethen

1998 – Alan Gerhardt & Jim Neilson

1997 – Phyllis Rivard

1996 – Marcia K. Copeland

1995 – Charles Pennington

2019 – Scheels

2018 – Schwickert’s Tecta America

2017 – Sanford Health

2016 – The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, PA

2015 – Wells Concrete

2014 – Consolidated Communications and the Consolidated Community Fund