Since 1987, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) has been honored to recognize dozens of nonprofit organizations making incredible contributions to Minnesota’s high quality of life. The Minnesota Nonprofit Awards honor these contributions in the areas of Innovation, Nonprofit Advocacy, Anti-Racism Initiative, and Responsive Philanthropy.

• Recognition in front of hundreds of nonprofit peers at the MCN Annual Conference
• A professional video production capturing the organization's work 
• A one-of-a-kind art glass award
• A feature profile of the organization in MCN's Nonprofit News
• A cash award (for all recipients except for Responsive Philanthropy recipient)

2010 Award Recipients

• The Loft Equilibrium Spoken Word Series - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• The Frey Foundation - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Second Chance Coalition - Advocacy (VIDEO)
• GiveMN - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Springboard for the Arts - Excellence Award (VIDEO)
• Wilderness Inquiry - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2009 Award Recipients

• CaringBridge - Innovation (VIDEO)
• NAMI-Minnesota - Advocacy (VIDEO)
• Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• Pohlad Family Foundation - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Dakota Woodlands - Excellence Award (VIDEO)
• Simpson Housing Services- Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2008 Award Recipients

• East African Women’s Center - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Transit Partners - Advocacy (VIDEO)
• Pillsbury House Theatre - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• American Indian Family Empowerment Program - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• St. Mary's Health Clinics - Excellence Award (VIDEO)
• Washburn Center for Children - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2007 Award Recipients

• Women in Construction Training Program - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota - Advocacy (VIDEO)
• Science Museum of Minnesota - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• The Otto Bremer Foundation - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Junior League of Saint Paul - Excellence Award (VIDEO)
• Center for Victims of Torture - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2006 Award Recipients

• Children's Dental Services - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Eureka Recycling - Advocacy (VIDEO)
• aMaze - Anti-Racism Initiative - (VIDEO)
• Sheltering Arms Foundation - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Volunteer Lawyers Network - Excellence Award (VIDEO)
• Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2005 Award Recipients

• Admission Possible - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce- Advocacy (VIDEO)
• YWCA of Minneapolis - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• Hmong Women's Giving Circle  - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Fergus Falls Senior Program - Excellence Award (VIDEO)
• Project for Pride in Living - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2004 Award Recipients

• Spare Key of Minnesota - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Minnesota Disability Law Center- Advocacy (VIDEO)
• Mixed Blood Theatre  - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• Becker Furniture World Foundation - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Lifetrack Resources - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2003 Award Recipients

• Fremont Community Health Services - Innovation (VIDEO)
• Children's Law Center of Minnesota- Advocacy (VIDEO)
• Jewish Community Relations Council  - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• Family Housing Fund and Greater Minnesota Housing Fund - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)
• Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota - Excellence Award (VIDEO)

2002 Award Recipients

• Bridging, Inc. - Innovation (VIDEO) 
• Centro Cempesino - Advocacy (VIDEO)
• Anishinaabe Center - Anti-Racism Initiative (VIDEO)
• The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation - Responsive Philanthropy (VIDEO)

2001 Award Recipients

• Project 504 - Innovation
• The Mental Health Association of Minnesota - Advocacy
• Bemidji Area Race Relations Council (BARRC) - Anti-Racism Initiative
• The One Percent Club- Responsive Philanthropy