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Ginger Brauer Award

The Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure established the annual Breast Cancer Support Award in 2000.  The first winner, Ginger Brauer, lost her battle with breast cancer in 2001 and the award was subsequently named in her honor.  Ginger Brauer exemplified the selfless giving of time and energy in support of local breast cancer activities and was an active member of the Race for the Cure committee from its inception.  Each year, nomintations are accepted until June 15th according to the criteria listed below.  Nominations are reviewed and the winner determined by the two prior award winners.  The winner is announced at the Awards Ceremony on Race Day.

Criteria for this award:

· The nominee must reside in the Brainerd Lakes area.

· The nominee must have given of his/her time and energy to help support local breast cancer programs or have made a significant influence in our community in dealing with breast cancer education, screening, treatment and/or support programs.

· Nominations are accepted from the general public.

All nominations must include the following details:

Nominator’s name, address and phone number.
Nominee’s name, address and phone number.
Detailed description of how your nominee meets the selection criteria.

Nominations must be received by June 15

Send your nominations to the following address:
Komen Brainerd Lakes
PO Box 1057
Brainerd, MN 56401

2012 Award Winner  Pat Erickson

Prior Winners 

Nomination Form- Click Here