The Sal & Francesca (Corky) LoBaido Volunteer Service Award is presented to individuals and businesses who have shown a long-term commitment and dedication to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Their volunteerism and achievements have truly contributed to the ongoing success of the Carnival, and they have set an example for others to follow. They have not only given of themselves to the Winter Carnival, but have also made an impact through their volunteerism in their own communities. Nominations are received in the summer/fall. The selection process is conducted by a committee representing a variety of Winter Carnival roles, offices, and volunteers. Using a defined set of judging criteria, each nominee is considered, and a vote is conducted.
To nominate for the 2023 LoBaido Awards, please click below. You have the option to download a PDF and fill it out by hand or fill out the form below to submit electronically.
Individual Award Nomination
Business Partnership Award Nomination
Nomination Form-Sal and Francesca LoBaido Volunteer & Business Service Award
The Sal and Francesca LoBaido Volunteer & Business Service Award recipients will be selected based on their commitment and support to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and the greater community. You are encouraged to include other details about your nominee’s service or other information you feel would strengthen the nomination. Nominations are due by June 15, 2023.
The Star of Boreas in conjunction with the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, the proud producers of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, were thrilled in 2022 to honor the following individuals and business (click on their names or logo to read their entire nomination).
Joe & Monica Glass
Perry Labelle
Previous winners of the Sal & Francesca LoBaido winners:
2020 & 2021 Did not take place due to COVID
2019
Steve Cortinas
Mark Salmen
The Saint Paul Hotel
2018
Jackye Whitner
Howie Register
LCS Company, Paul & Lisa Stotts
2017
Bernie Swafford
Tom Barrett
Tony Mahmood | Aesop’s Table
2016
Kathy Bjerke
Dan Olson
2015
Neil O’Neil
Joan Kelly
Jane Lonergen
2014
Sandy Schwartzbauer
Darrin Johnson
2013
Ed Altermatt
Colleen Duffy
2012
John & Mike Taxler
Joe Johnston
2011
Steve Frattalone
Pat Mogren
2010
Judy Cognetta
Gene & Marilyn DiMartino
Charlie Hall
Bob Matson
2009 David Larson
2008 Richard “Dick” Kedrowski
2007 Lonny Piche
2006 Carol & Dan Swenson
2005 Dorothy Furlong Hall
2004 Don & Sandy Craighead
2003 Dot Bentfield
2002 Mary & Denny Harris
2001 Gil Thoele
2000 Lou Collette
1999 Gladys & Bill Godwin
1998 Lorraine Venass
1997 Bonnie (Vic*) Reim-Bifulk
1996 Gerald Lanahan
1995 Chester Schoenrock
1994 Paul Mueller
1993 Dan Muntean
1991 Gloria Schultz
1990 Robert Sheild
1989 Helen & Richard Murphy
1988 William LaLonde
1987 Bernice & John Roach