OUTSTANDING BUSINESS or CORPORATION - LARGE
Presented to a large business or corporation (with 100 or more employees in Colorado) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and the creation of a corporate culture that encourages and motivates employees/others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement.

OUTSTANDING BUSINESS or CORPORATION - SMALL
Presented to a small business or corporation (with less than 100 employees in Colorado) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and the creation of a corporate culture that encourages and motivates employees/others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement.

OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION
Presented to a grant-making foundation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement.

OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST
Presented to an individual who has a record of exceptional personal generosity that demonstrates outstanding civic or charitable responsibility and whose leadership has encouraged others in philanthropic roles.

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL IN PHILANTHROPY
Presented to an individual, paid professional who has demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and talent toward promoting and supporting philanthropy in the community either by fundraising or grantmaking.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Presented to a service organization, association, or community service group that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through financial support and the encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement. This category does NOT include nonprofit organizations providing direct services.

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in volunteer service leading to significant outcome for the community. This individual must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in recruiting, motivating, and coordinating groups of volunteers, devoted great time and effort to the advancement of volunteerism, or shown deep commitment of voluntary action to address community needs.

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating, recruiting, and motivating others to make financial contributions, demonstrated his/her own financial support, and shown a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH
Presented to an individual youth volunteer (18 and under) who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism through his/her work in the community. This commitment is demonstrated specifically through sustained activity over a period of time. The individual acts as a role model for other youth in the community and generates interest in volunteerism in other groups. The winner will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship for college or post-secondary education.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH GROUP
Presented to a youth group (18 and under and NOT a program of a nonprofit organization providing direct services) that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism through their work in the community. This commitment is demonstrated specifically through sustained activity over a period of time. The group acts as a role model for others in the community and generates interest in volunteerism in other groups or individuals. The group will be given a $1,500 award to assist in the continuation of its community work.