FISCAL YEAR 2021
(July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)
Nomination Guidelines & Questions (editable document for draft writing)
Nominations must be submitted through our online grant system. LOG IN to begin your nomination.
Video Tutorial for Online Grant System
Nomination Deadline: April 15, 2022
SMAC Board action regarding the nominations will take place April 26, 2022.
Past recipients include:
2022 – John Sterner, Marshall, visual artist
2020 – Tom Wirt, Hutchinson, potter
2018 – Travis Erickson, Pipestone, Dakota pipestone carver
2016 – Craig Edwards, New London, potter
2014 – Emily Lodine, Magnolia, mezzo-soprano*
2012 – Malena Handeen, Milan, singer/songwriter
2010 – Bill Gossman, New London, potter*
2009 – Bob Mattson, Willmar, visual artist
2008 – Robert Whitcomb, Marshall, composer
2007 – Dan Rieppel, Cottonwood, pianist/conductor
2006 – Karen Jensen, Milan, rosemaler
2005 – Patricia Kadlecek, Olivia, musician/conductor*
2004 – Franz Albert Richter, Clarkfield, visual artist
2003 – Joseph Amato, Marshall, writer
2002 – Gene & Lucy Tokheim, Dawson, potters
2001 – Fred Cogelow, Willmar, wood sculptor
2000 – Bill Holm, Minneota , writer*
1999 – Bernie Aaker, Litchfield, theatrical director*
1998 – Agnes (Bobbie) Alsgaard-Lien, Rushmore , visual artist
1997 – Henry Kyllingstad, New London, photographer*
and Leo Dangel, Marshall, poet*
1996 – Ed Evans, Marshall, painter
1995 – (no award)
1994 – Robert Remick, Windom, visual artist*
1993 – Frederick Manfred, Luverne, novelist*
*deceased
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