A W A R D S
2019 FM Coaltion Award Recipients. These awards celebrate the dynamic and progressive work that is happening in our community! Recipients receive a piece of art by a local artist rather than plaques or trophies.
Celebrating our partners and champions…
Since 2016, the FM Coaltion has officially and annually recognized our partners and community champions with awards. Nominations are made by members and partners of the Coalition and selected by the Board of Directors to be presented on behalf of the general Coalition.
Outstanding Service Provider
Given to an individual who has contributed significantly to the Coalition’s mission of working in partnership to achieve permanent solutions to prevent and end homelessness.
2016: Leah Siewert
2017: Beth Olson
2018: Gina Kautz
2019: Jesseca White
2020: Whitney Fear
2021: Emma Schmit
Outstanding Coalition Partner
Given to an agency or organization that has contributed significantly to the Coalition’s mission of working in partnership to achieve permanent solutions to prevent and end homelessness.
2016: Clay County Housing & Redevelopment Authority
2017: Family Health Care Homeless Health
2018: Glady Ray Shelter and Veterans Drop-in Center
2019: YWCA Cass Clay
2020: United Way of Cass-Clay
2021: Presentation Partners in Housing
Rookie of the Year Award
Given to an individual service provider with less than two years of experience who has exhibited excellence in the field and shows promise for continued future work in ending homelessness.
2017: Alexa Dixson
2018: Joe Moran
2019: Rachael Schauer
2020: Danielle Gerving
2021: Tara Bowen & Angie Thier
Vision & Dedication in Ending Homelessness
Given to an individual whose vision and unflagging dedication has
advanced homeless services in Fargo-Moorhead.
2016: Carla Solem
2017: Diana Hall
2018: Dara Lee
2019: Dan Mahli
2020: Sarah Hasbargen
2021: Jill Elliott
Excellence in Housing Award
Given to a property owner or manager who has contributed significantly
to advancing affordable housing in FM.
(Nominated by Landlord Risk Mitigation Fund Advisory Board)
2016: James Pladson, Keen Properties
2017: David Gille
2019: Goldmark Property Management
Community Champion in Ending Homelessness
Given to an individual or organization whose vision for change, social justice, and upholding homeless human rights has impacted the work of preventing and ending homelessness in Fargo-Moorhead.
2016: Linda Boyd
2017: Lois Ustanko
2018: Del Rae Williams
2019: Kathy Hogan
2020: ACLU of North Dakota
2021: City of Fargo Planning Department
Special Awards:
Special Awards are given occasionally by the FM Coalition to honor
extraordinary work in ending homelessness.
Lifetime Advocate for Housing Justice: Michael Carbone, 2016
Lifetime Advocate for Housing Justice: Barbara Sipson, 2018
Excellence in Dedication and Service: Sonja Ellner Hunter, 2018
Excellence in Leadership: Megan Jenson, 2020
Gratitude in Partnership: North Dakota Department in Human Services, 2021
Notable Recognitions of our Partners by Others
The excellent work of our partners is often recognized by local, state, and national organizations. Here are some partners who have received awards worth noting!
Members of the Fargo-Moorhead Medical Respite Planning Committee receiving the Mackey Award.
Fargo-Moorhead Medical Respite Planning Committee
2018 Willie J. Mackey National Medical Respite Award by National Health Care for the Homeless Council
Jan Eliassen
2018 Pioneer Award, North Dakota Recovery Reinvented Conference
Jill Elliot, Fargo HRA
2018 Champion of Affordable Housing Award by North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
If your organization has an award that should be noted here, please contact staff. Thanks.
Ways We’ve Been Recognized…
The FM Coalition has been recognized for our work in ending homelessness by local and regional awards.
2018 Partnership Building Award | ND Association of Nonprofit Organizations
2017 Bush Prize for Commuinty Innovation | Bush Foundation
2016 Distinguished Service Award | Freedom Resource Center
2009 Human Rights Award | Moorhead Human Rights Commission