In 2008, the Board again recognized three organizations as Community Leaders in the field of HIV/AIDS: Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP), Open Arms of Minnesota, and Clare Housing, for continuing to provide essential services to those who are affected by HIV/AIDS. The board was also pleased to recognize the following organizations and their contributions to the field.

African American AIDS Task Force	$5,000
Minnesota AIDS Project	$10,000
Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN)	$5,000
Aliveness Project	$5,000
Open Arms of Minnesota	$10,000
Clare Housing	$10,000
Park House, Allina Health Systems	$5,000
Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota	$5,000
Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services	$5,000
Face to Face health & Counseling	$5,000