Diamond Awards celebrates Minnesota Twins and philanthropy

For the Minnesota Star Tribune
January 31, 2020 at 1:20PM
Maleah Gilles and Heather Murray with Goldy Gopher at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Maleah Gilles and Heather Murray with Goldy Gopher. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The 15th annual Diamond Awards, held at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel — The Depot, was a celebration of baseball and philanthropy. Several Twins baseball players received awards for their contributions to the team. And many players attended the annual event, including Luis Arraez and Mitch Garver. Goldy, the University of Minnesota mascot, added to the festivities at the opening reception. Proceeds from the event will benefit research and the patients receiving care for brain, nerve and muscle disorders at the University of Minnesota.

Maggie & Edwin Schmidt at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Edwin and Maggie Schmidt. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Shelly Link and Adam Lenhart at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Shelly Link and Adam Lenhart. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pam Ashley and Paula Cokingtin at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Pam Ashley and Paula Cokingtin. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Elvis Martinez, Luis Arraez and Jose Marrujo at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220 https://www.mlb.com/player/luis-arraez-650333
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Elvis Martinez, Luis Arraez and Jose Marrujo. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Mitch and Sarah Garver at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220 https://www.mlb.com/player/mitch-garver-641598
Mitch and Sarah Garver. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Nate & Melissa Callens at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Nate and Melissa Callens. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Mark & Tawny Bednarchuk at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Mark & Tawny Bednarchuk at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Randy & Caitlin Grosshauser at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Randy and Caitlin Grosshauser. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Derek & Gabrielle Engler at the 2020 Diamond Awards. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Diamond Awards, University of Minnesota, The Depot, Jan. 23, 2020, Minnesota, SAXO 1010220595 FACE020220
Derek and Gabrielle Engler. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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