Two men in formal attire smiling as they exchange a gift wrapped in purple fabric at a professional gathering.

Lyngblomsten honored one of its longtime supporters with an award recognizing his distinguished service. Dr. Les Grant, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities School of Public Heath received the Anna Quale Fergstad Award for Distinguished Service for more than two decades of involvement with Lyngblomsten. He has made a significant impact at the organization through roles as a board member, educator, researcher, and volunteer.