About the Community Builder Celebration
Bringing together young leaders of tomorrow and observes the achievements of today’s community leaders
The annual Community Builder Celebration began in 1979 as a way to recognize the young leaders of tomorrow and the achievements of today's community leaders.
Community Builder Award
Each year, the event honors and individual or couple with the Community Builder Award. To be eligible, honoree(s) must have demonstrated outstanding commitment to making the community a better place.
Spurgeon Awards
In addition to the Community Builder Award, Spurgeon Awards are presented to outstanding community leaders and/or organizations that serve as a role model for young people. The award was developed in honor of a leader in the development of the Exploring program, William H Spurgeon III.
Who Should Attend?
The Community Builder Celebration is an event for all who care about civic engagement. It's open to the public and proceeds support young men and women in Northern Star Council's Exploring Program. If you're interested in attending or sponsoring this year's event, please contact Tiffany Gravelle using the contact information below.
The next Community Builder Celebration will be on Tuesday, October 15 at A'BULAE in Saint Paul.
Our recipients are:
- Community Builder Award Recipient
- Lester Bagley - Executive Vice President - Public Affairs, Minnesota Vikings
- Spurgeon Award Recipients
- Susan Bass Roberts - President, Pohlad Family Foundation
- Neda Kellogg - Founding Executive Director, Project DIVA
- Dr. Paul McGinnis - Retired Physician, Hudson Physicians
- Brian Podany - Safety Service Manager/Police Chief, City of Blaine
- Otis Zanders - Retired President and CEO, Ujamaa Place
How can I get involved?
Watch for registration for the next Community Builder Celebration on this page. Corporate sponsorships are also available.