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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Presented to an individual who has demonstrated significant and lasting philanthrophic accomplishments
in Colorado for at least 10-20 years. The
accomplishments must cross multiple issue areas,
such as arts and human services. The
individual must embody the characteristics inherent
in tow or more of the award categories.
Past Winners: Steve Graham, Ann Love,
Marilyn Van Derbur Atler
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS - LARGE
Presented to a large business or corporation that has demonstrated
outstanding long-term or sustained 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.
Past Winners: Adelphia (formerly Century
Communications), Agilent Technologies, Alpine Banks
of Colorado, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Central Banks of
Denver, City Market Stores, Inc. (Grand
Junction), Colorado Springs Utilities, Comcast, Continental
Airlines, Denver Newspaper Agency/Post-News Community, Dependable Cleaners, Exempla
Lutheran Medical Center, Hogan & Hartson LLP, Holme
Roberts & Owen(Denver and Colorado Springs), Johns Manville
Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, Kroenke Sports
Enterprises, Norwest Banks, PACE
Membership Warehouse, Public Service Company of
Colorado, SM Energy, The Pueblo Chieftain, Qwest
Communications, Wild Oats Community
Markets and Xcel Energy.
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS - SMALL
Presented to a small business or corporation that has demonstrated
outstanding long-term or sustained 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.
Past Winners: Delta Dental,
Denver Curves Co-op, FredrickZinkElliott,P.C.,
InsureMe, Johnston Wells Public Relations, KB Homes - Mountain Division, Kundinger,
McCutcheon, Corder & Engle P.C., Montgomergy and Steward Funeral Directors, Multi-Link, Odell
Brewing Company, OtterBox, The Rangely Office of
Chevron/Texaco Production, Rocky Mountain Coffee
Connection and Vesta Dipping Grill.
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.
Past Winners: Anschutz
Family Foundation, A.V. Hunter Trust, Inc., Bohemian Foundation, Boettcher
Foundation, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, The Colorado Health Foundation, The Colorado
Trust, Adolph Coors Foundation, Daniels Fund, The
Denver Foundation, El Pomar Foundation-Brownson
Memorial Fund, Energy Outreach Colorado, First Data
Western Union Foundation, Gates Family Foundation,
Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, The Hunt
Alternatives Fund, Helen K.
& Arthur E. Johnson Foundation, Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, Piton Foundation,
Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation, Rose Community
Foundation, Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, US West Foundation and Women's
Foundation of Colorado.
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.
Past Winners: G. Wayne Ballah,
Morley C. Ballantine, Dr. Mable Barth (Outstanding
Citizen), LaFawn Biddle, Merle Catherine Chambers,
William K. Coors, Noel and Tammy Cunningham, Bill
Daniels, Margaret Foote, Sam Gary, Tim Gill, Barbara Grogan, Kenneth
Lambert, MD (Outstanding Citizen), Dave
and Gail Liniger, Kathy Loo, Harold MacArthur, Bob
and Sharon Magness, Frank Massard, Anabel C. &
Jerome P. McHugh, Myra and Kenneth Monfort, Janet Mordecai, Alan R.
Phipps, Jared Polis, Daniel L. Ritchie, Edward and
Richard Robinson, Linda Shoemaker, Bea Taplin,
Florence Winograd and J. Robert Young.
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL IN PHILANTHROPY - Grantmaker
Presented to an individual, paid professional who has
demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and
talent toward promoting and supporting philanthropy
over a sustained period of time in the community either
by a grant maker.
Past Winners of Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy Award: Joni E. Baird,
Mitzi R. Barnes, Karen Campbell, Linda Childears,
Bob Cooper, Debra Edwards, Elsa
I. Holguín, Donna Hultin, Stan Kamprath, Peter A.
Konrad, Dianna L. Kunz, John R. Moran, Jr., Jackie
Norris, Jeff Pryor, Russell Schuckman, Christine
Soto, Robert F. Sweeney and Alexandra Yajko.
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL IN PHILANTHROPY - Fundraiser
Presented to an individual who has
demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and
talent toward promoting and supporting philanthropy
over a sustained period of time in the community by a fundraiser who works for a 501(c)3 public charity.
Past Winners of Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy Award:
Terri Konrad, Carolyn Schaeffer Wollard, .
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.
Past Winners: Altrusa International of Grand
Junction, Assistance League of Colorado Springs,
Assistance League of Denver, Capitol Hill United
Neighborhoods, Inc., Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Denver, Colorado Association of
Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation, Community
Shares of Colorado, Denver Active 20-30, Denver Mile
High Rotary, Fruita Thrift Shop, Grand Junction Lions Club, Italians of America, North Denver,
Junior League of Denver, Kiwanis Clubs of Alameda
West, Arvada, Arvada Jefferson, Columbine, Lakeside
and Lakewood, Mile High United Way, Optimist Club of Monaco South, The Rotary Club
of Denver, The Rotary Club of Southeast Denver,
Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado, Steamboat
Rotary Club, Woman's Club of Ouray Zonta Club of
Denver I and Zonta Club of
Denver II.
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.
Past Winners: Pres Askew, Steve
Austin, Ray Cushman, Steve Fobes, Sue Foerster,
Jackson F. Fuller, Jim Garcia, Ed George, Julie Gomez Nuanes, Jamie
Hamilton, Robert F. Hill, Gaku Homma, Eric Hughes, Virginia
Lappala, Susan Lane, Millie Malcolm, John McConnell, Jerry
Middel, Wynafred Plunk,
Kenneth M. Portuese and Larry Wolk, M.D.
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.
Past Winners: Shirley Bradsby, Bob Charles, Robert
L. Cohen, Patty Cook and Sarah Schnabel, Charlie
Forster, Malcom Giles, E. Atwill Gilman, Arlene
Hirschfeld, Walt and Georgia Imhoff, Kelvin B. Kent,
Jackie Kingsbury, Max Martinez, Pat Miller, Dean
Prina, M.D., Nelson A. "Buz" Rieger, Art & Julie Seiden, Madeleine St.
John, Katie Stapleton, Robert Tointon, William Vega,
Cora Wall, James B. Wallace and William H. Winn.
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 $2,500 scholarship
for college or post-secondary education.
Past Winners: Tim Brungardt,
Jenna County, Gage Crispe, Danielle Graham, Briana Johnson, Janean Jubic, Emily
Masar, Alyssa Motz, Nicholas Owens, Samantha
Pelican, Michelle Romero, Joey Ruffini, Nicole Saucedo, Isaac Solano
and Laura Ann Sprowls.
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.
Past Winners: Arapahoe High
School Student Council, Aspen Middle School (Peter
Westcott's 5th & 6th Grade Classes, B.I.O.N.I.C.
Team, Bradford Elementary School - Community
Outreach, Brighton Youth Commission, City of Boulder Youth Opportunities
Advisory Board, Collbran Job Corps Center Students,
Glenwood Springs High School A-Team, The Lafayette
Youth Advisory Committee, Lewis-Palmer
High School Serteen Club, Logan School for Creative
Learning, Lowry Elementary Eagle Ambassadors, North High School Ethics Club, Safe City
Youth Power Leadership Team, Student Community
Involvement Team and Washington Elementary Project
L.E.A.D. Service Learning.
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