1997 Dream Maker Award Winners
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Photographer Ann Marsden creates beautiful black and white portraits of our Dream Maker Award Winners.
Katie Redmon - Girl Achievement & Leadership
A 13-year-old from Minneapolis, Redmon is on the A Honor Roll where she has been throughout her entire middle school career at Ramsey International/Fine Arts Center. Mature and brave enough to handle controversy, she believes in justice, peace and human rights for all people around the world, and actively demonstrates her convictions with grit and determination.
Winona LaDuke - Woman Achievement & Leadership
In 1994, Time Magazine named Winona LaDuke as one of America's 50 "most promising leaders" under 40 years of age. Her leadership is demonstrated by her profound accomplishments on her home reservation of White Earth, Minnesota, and nationally as a visionary and spokesperson for Native rights and the environment.
Dorothea Burns - Individual Support & Leadership
Burns has actively served the community, dedicating her working and volunteer life to serving and enhancing the lives of others. She is a visionary and in each of her experiences, in spite of the odds, she has demonstrated dedication and commitment to the organization ensuring the needs of its constituents.
Melpomene Institute - Organization Support & Leadership
Melpomene Institute for Women's Health Research stands in the forefront nationwide as an organization that encourages, supports, and facilitates achievement and leadership in women and girls. For 15 years, the nonprofit agency has consistently addressed the issue of self esteem in girls and women, which is the basis of all growth and achievement.
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Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams.
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