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> Community’s Champions for Children Recognized by Woodland Hills

Picture of Award Winners
L-R: Erik Mattson and Gina Flannigan, Case Managers at Woodland Hills; Richard Quigley, CEO of Woodland Hills; Sr. Mary Martin Beringer; Robin Roeser, Deputy Chief of Police, Duluth Police Department; Dick Fischer, volunteer; and Brian Daugherty, president of Grandma’s Restaurants.
Photograph courtesy of Jack Rendulich Photography

Woodland Hills is grateful to those that help children discover their potential. Exceptional efforts by individuals and organizations are recognized with the Beringer Guiding Light award and this year’s recipients were acknowledged in September.

  • Beringer Guiding Light Volunteer Spirit award – Dick Fischer of Duluth
  • Beringer Guiding Light Philanthropist – Grandma’s Restaurant Co.
  • Beringer Guiding Light Exceptional Service Award – Duluth Police Department
  • Beringer Guiding Light Excellence in Achievement Award – Gina Flannigan and Erik Mattson, employees of Woodland Hills

The Beringer award honors Sr. Mary Martin Beringer, who worked in numerous capacities at Woodland Hills between 1962 and 1975 when it was St. James Children’s Home. She was the first award recipient in 2002.