Facing Race Awards Press Kit
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Announces 2024 Annual Facing Race Awards.
The Foundation sought nominations for our 2024 Facing Race Awards from March 11 to March 29.
Thank you for your nominations in support of an adult or youth who is working to eliminate racism in Minnesota. For more information, please visit our Facing Race Awards webpage.
If you have any questions, please email FacingRace@spmcf.org.
Established in 2007, the Foundation’s Facing Race Awards honor Minnesota’s anti-racism activists who work tirelessly to change the narrative on race and create communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
“ We are excited to celebrate and hold up those in our community who are standing up against racism to make Minnesota a better place to live, work and grow.”
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
2023 Award Recipient Press Materials
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Facing Race Awards, honoring four Minnesota-based anti-racism advocates who have made notable strides toward fostering a state where all communities and people thrive. The award recipients are:
- Trahern Crews
- Rayona Kardell
- Rose McGee
- Asha Shoffner
Nominations for the Facing Race Awards are open to the public each year. The 2023 recipients were chosen by a selection panel made up of past Facing Race Award recipients. In addition to the award, each honoree will receive a grant for the nonprofit of their choice.
This year’s Facing Race award recipients were celebrated during a 30-minute program streamed live on our website.
Established in 2007, the Foundation’s Facing Race Awards honor Minnesota’s anti-racism activists who work tirelessly to change the narrative on race and create communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.