Outstanding Alumni - 1990
Helen Gill
Bemidji State University Graduate 1976
Career and Professional Achievements
- Co-Owner; Gill Shoe & Luggage, Bemidji.
- Menswear Retailer of America; 1st Woman Director & Regional Vice President.
- Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Board Member.
Community Service
- Lifetime Board Member, Paul Bunyan Playhouse.
- KAPPA Theta Chi Sorority Advisor.
Outstanding Service to Bemidji State University
- Past President, BSU Alumni Association.
- BSU Foundation Board Member.
Personal Achievements/Awards
- Published in Designers Quarterly.
- Originated Bemidji's "Art-in-the-Park."
- Recipient of "Friend of the Arts" Award as presented by the Bemidji Community Arts Council.
- "Outstanding Service to Menswear Industry" Award.
- "Women of the Year" Award presented by Bemidji Jaycees.
- "Outstanding Alumni" Award presented by BSU Alumni Association.
- "Lifetime Achievement" Award for volunteerism presented by United Way.
- "Concern for Mankind" Award presented by U.S. Jaycees.
- "Distinguished Service" Award presented by Rotary.
- Inductee "Bemidji Hall of Fame," 1996.