Vermilion Campus Foundation hosted the 2025 Scholarship Banquet at Grand Ely Lodge on September 26th, at 6 pm featuring the Minnesota North College – Vermilion campus scholarship recipients.
We celebrated achievements of Minnesota North College – Vermilion Campus students, honoring their educational journey. The scholarship banquet continues the over 20-year annual banquet tradition. The Vermilion Foundation Supporter award, was given to Judy Tedrow to honor her dedication to education and financial scholarship support.
The Vermilion Lifetime Achievement award, was given to Ray Podominick to honor his lifetime dedication to serving families, students and sports programs at Vermilion.
Over 110 people attended the evening event, enjoying a lovely meal and visiting with students, donors, alumni, foundation board, community members, and the Minnesota North College – Vermilion Campus team.
Event sponsors included; silver sponsor Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital Foundation, bronze sponsors Edward Jones and Walker, Giroux, & Hahne CPA. Our sincere thanks for the financial support for the students and community. In-kind donations were provided by; Grand Ely Lodge.
Incorporated in 1979, Vermilion Campus Foundation supports the college in providing exceptional, affordable education to Vermilion students. The Foundation works closely with Vermilion staff and faculty to support academic excellence, professional success, and community involvement. The Foundation awards academic scholarships and facilitates programs designed to help students and keep them on course for degree completion.
