{"id":62039,"date":"2025-04-01T08:35:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/?p=62039"},"modified":"2025-04-01T11:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:08:25","slug":"nominations-open-for-2025-virginia-mcknight-binger-heart-of-community-honor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/en_ca\/news-ideas\/nominations-open-for-2025-virginia-mcknight-binger-heart-of-community-honor\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations Open for 2025 Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"VMB Grid With Logo2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2-480x292.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2-1200x729.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2-240x146.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2-1536x933.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Grid-with-Logo2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Celebrating people who are the pulse of Minnesota\u2019s caring and connected communities.<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;b2233989-ac3b-441e-94f9-a95862432771|61&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:&#091;201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559704,&quot;1025&quot;,335559705,&quot;1033&quot;,335551547,&quot;1033&quot;,469775450,&quot;paragraph&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;paragraph&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;&#093;}\">McKnight is delighted to accept nominations for the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/en_ca\/about\/virginia-mcknight-binger-heart-of-community-honor\/\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"paragraph\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;b2233989-ac3b-441e-94f9-a95862432771|62&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:&#091;201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri,Arial&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559704,&quot;1025&quot;,335559705,&quot;1033&quot;,335551547,&quot;1033&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;&#093;}\">In partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mcf.org\/\">Minnesota Council of Foundations<\/a>, this awards program celebrates seven everyday champions from across the state whose compassion and contributions serve as the heartbeat of our communities, and who inspire others to join in creating a more caring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">and connected state.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;b2233989-ac3b-441e-94f9-a95862432771|63&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:&#091;201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri,Arial&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559704,&quot;1025&quot;,335559705,&quot;1033&quot;,335551547,&quot;1033&quot;,469775450,&quot;eop&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;eop&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;&#093;}\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW162069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> Each honoree receives $10,000 in recognition of the significant impact they have had on the state of Minnesota and its communities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline vc_custom_1743433268115 vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size- vc_btn3-shape- vc_btn3-style- vc_btn3-color-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/9N6VSB2\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Nominate an Individual<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><em>Nominations will be accepted through May 15, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1526\" height=\"1701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"VMB Logo 1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1.jpg 1526w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1-480x535.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1-1200x1338.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1-240x268.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1-768x856.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1-1378x1536.jpg 1378w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/VMB-Logo-1-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1526px) 100vw, 1526px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Award Criteria<a href=\"https:\/\/greaterminnesota.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-62073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-480x442.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-480x442.png 480w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-1200x1106.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-240x221.png 240w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-768x708.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-1536x1415.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/MIF-V.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eligible nominees have had a considerable impact in their community or across the state and have not been widely recognized or awarded for their efforts in the past. We will honor one individual from each distinct region across the state, in alignment with our Minnesota Initiative Foundations partners. Nominees should demonstrate one or more of the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contributes significantly to creating a more just, creative, and abundant future for their community or other communities in Minnesota through their work or service.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Builds a more inclusive and equitable Minnesota where everyone, regardless of the color of their skin, the zip code of their birth, or who they love, belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bridges across divides to foster understanding and strengthen meaningful community connections and benefits.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nominations must be made by individuals other than the nominee.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Only current residents of Minnesota are eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3>About the Awards<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Originally called the Virginia McKnight Binger Awards in Human Service and later the Unsung Hero Awards, the honor has recognized <span class=\"TextRun SCXW196672036 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196672036 BCX0\">326<\/span><\/span> people since it was first presented in 1985.\u202fThe honor is named for Virginia McKnight Binger, the Foundation\u2019s first board chair and the only daughter of McKnight\u2019s founders. Mrs. Binger passed away in 2002, and this award helps us remember and celebrate her enduring legacy of compassion, humility, and generosity.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"> Learn more about the awards and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcknight.org\/en_ca\/?page_id=60079&amp;preview=1&amp;_ppp=137f479315\">past recipients here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Celebrating people who are the pulse of Minnesota\u2019s caring and connected communities. McKnight is delighted to accept nominations for the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor. 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