Outstanding Rural Health Volunteer

This award is presented to a community member who has unselfishly committed their energy, time and skills to improve the health of their rural North Dakota community. Nominees must be volunteers; however if a nominee receives a small stipend or reimbursement for supplies, travel, etc. they are still eligible for this award.

• 2026 – Matt Hager, Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center, Elgin
• 2025 – Linda Conneran, Volunteer with Hospice of the Red River Valley, Grand Forks
• 2024 – Jean Limvere, volunteer with Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo
• 2023 – Fred Stern, Board Member of Sakakawea Medical Center/Coal Country Community Health Center, Hazen/Beulah
• 2022 – Dr. Brad and Gayle Aafedt, a retired interventional radiologist and a retired chemical engineer, respectively