The purpose of the FAC award is to identify individuals and organizations that should be recognized for their support and/or contributions to the arts in and around Winona.
2020- Bob Armstrong (Dr. Bob), Lisa Douglas, Ted Haaland, and the Staff of Yarnology
2019- Mary Farrell, Larry and Colleen Wolner, Mid West Music Fest
2018- Sheena Gifford-Whitesett, Sharon Mansur, Minnesota Marine Art Museum
2017- Vera and Hugh Miller, Dee and George Cipov, Harry Michell
2016- Home & Community Options, Larry Gorell, Jacob Grippen
2015- City of Winona Municipal Band, Cherie Harkenrider, Nancy Edstrom-Bachler
2014- Frozen River Film Festival, Eric Sorensen, Jamie Schell
2013- Boats and Bluegrass, Ed Hoffman, Gaby Peterson
2012- Sam Brown, Chris Livingston, Winona Symphony Orchestra
2011- Great River Shakespeare Festival, Julia Crozier, Peter Flick
2010- Mary Burrichter & Bob Kierlin, Bernadette Mahfood, Acoustic Café (Jerry and Lois Heymans--owners)
2009- Ron and Diane Stevens, Lynette Power, Saint Mary's University School of the Arts
2008- Emilio DeGrazia, David Echelard, Minnesota Conservatory of the Arts
2007- Maggy Jacqmin & Will Kitchen, Marilyn Brower, James Armstrong
2006- Mary Coughlan, Winona Arts Center (50th Anniversary), John and Pat Lucas, Dr. Daniel Barr
2005 No awards
2004 No awards
2003 James Heinlen, Ben Miller,Jacques Reidelberger
2002 No awards
2001 Herb Hultgren, Vivian Fusillo, Br. Lawrence Walfer
2000- Floretta Murray, Dick Lindner, Stephanie Valencia Kierlin