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Jason Jones	ICF-MN fills my bucket!! I look forward to the in person meetings to connect with my tribe of coaches and enjoy the way of being only coaches embody. It energizes me.	https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Jason_Jones_1992631113.jpg
Bev Lutz	ICF membership provides incredible professional networking opportunities, professional and personal growth, and opportunities to explore my strengths as I volunteer in service of my profession. My chapter really helps me stay current with coaching, thought leadership, and learn-n-earn (CEU’s) from professional development events. But it’s the supportive coach-friends and collaborators who have made membership for me priceless.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/BevLutz1_669008720.jpg
Irene Kelly	Being a member of ICF offers me the opportunity for certification by the industry professional standard bearer; being a member of ICF Minnesota connects me to my professional peers for networking and collaboration. Membership in both establishes me as “credible” and provides me opportunities to learn and grow.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Irene_Kelly_1100387880.jpg
Mary Kay Delvo	Being a member of ICF-Minnesota helps me continue to bring my 'best self' to my clients.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Mary_Kay_Delvo_1259784960.jpg
Trish Perry	ICF-MN gives me a place to authentically connect and share with other coaches. I have created long lasting friendships, collaborations and mentorships that have profoundly enriched my life and my business.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Trish_Perry_25161695.jpg
Ann Marie Forshay	ICF MN has provided me with crucial connections to other entrepreneurs and colleagues who share similar goals and challenges in their businesses. It's a welcoming place full of great ideas that have moved me forward both professionally and personally.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Ann_Marie_Forshay_1469170036.jpg
Sara Krisher	ICF Minnesota is the place to be if you're a coach or you're interested in the coaching profession. We come together to connect, grow and give because we are stronger together than we are apart.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Sara_Socwell_63997586.jpg
Lance Hazzard	I chose to get involved with the ICF Minnesota Chapter to be part of a community of coaches who help our clients grow and achieve their goals. This organization brings great content to our coaching community and enables opportunities to learn and collaborate in multiple ways.	//s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/907122/graphics/Lance_Hazzard_1065569928.jpg

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The Gaston Award

The Intention of the Gaston Award is to Honor an Individual for their selfless leadership in significant and sustained contributions to the Coaching Profession and the ICF Minnesota Chapter
Nominate a Coach for the Gaston Award - Nominations Now Being Taken!

Criteria for Gaston Award Recipient

Criteria for Gaston Award Recipient**

1. Holds a coaching credential that meets one of the following:

ICF-issued credential
Certification from an ICF-accredited coaching school
Certification from a professional coaching program within an ICF-accredited educational institution

2. Demonstrates clear and strong leadership for the advancement of the coaching profession.

3. Demonstrates integrity through professionalism and selfless service.

4. Has been an active member of ICF Minnesota for five or more years

and continues to contribute uniquely to ICF Minnesota’s growth. Examples are:

Provides coaching to board member
Volunteers on ICF initiatives
Facilitating board retreats
Demonstrates a willingness to speak on pertinent topics focused on coaching for the ICF MN chapter
Pro-bono coach for an Ignite project, etc.

**Current board members are not eligible for selection.

**Due to the highly selective nature of this award, winners may not be named annually.

Click on the link below to nominate someone for the Gaston award.

Gaston Award Nomination Form

The 2022 Gaston Award

Each year ICF Minnesota recognizes a member who has exhibited distinguished service to the coaching profession and to the chapter.

The evening was a beautiful tribute to the distinguished service of coaching and Deborah Johnson, the Gaston Award Recipient for 2022. We celebrated an evening with coaches, family and friends through heartfelt stories that took us on an inspiring journey.

Deb believes that everyone has unique gifts and talents that the world is waiting to experience. Those gifts and talents, when uncovered through coaching, create a ripple effect which opens doors for others to experience their own treasures.

Deb is a Master Certified Professional Coach focused on leadership development and change/transitions. She founded D J Consulting & Coaching, LLC in 2012 leveraging over 37 years of executive leadership experience. She holds a BA degree in Organizational Management and Communications and completed several executive and organizational development training courses throughout her career.

Previous Gaston Award Winners

2021 - Ellen Carlson
2020 - Joan Haan
2018 - Jennie Antolak
2017 - Dana Kadue
2016 - Anne Olson
2015 - Sydney Paredes
2014 - Dave Wondra
2013 - Irene Kelly
2012 - Diana Gabriel
2011 - Bonnie Henriksen
2010 - Paula Hemming
2009 - Deb Bollom
2008 - Jim Earley
2007 - Bev Lutz
2006 - Elaine Gaston

Nominate a coach

Each year ICF Minnesota recognizes a member who has exhibited distinguished service to the coaching profession and to the chapter.

Gaston Award Nomination Form