2006 Awards for Excellence Winners

Category Organization
Arts and Humanities
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Colorado Springs
Community Women Partnering, Colorado Springs
Education Cesar Chavez Academy, Pueblo
Environment Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery, Nederland
Health Care - Large
The Chilidren's Hospital, Denver
Health Care - Small
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation of Colorado, Denver
Self-Sufficiency Morgan County School Step-by-Step Teen Parenting and Child Care Program, Ft. Morgan
Seniors Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, Brush
Special Projects
San Luis Valley Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program, Alamosa
Sports & Recreation
Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte
Youth Development
Telluride Academy, Telluride


Spencer and Julie Penrose Award - Outstanding Nonprofit
Colorado Bright Beginnings, Denver (operates in all 64 counties)


Ben S. Wendelken - Special Trustees Award
Governor Bill Owens

John A. Love Award - Outstanding Business
Alpine Bank - Grand Junction

Shrine of the Sun Award - Outstanding Nonprofit Professional
Jackie Norris

Russell T. Tutt Award - Community Leadership
Dr. Ted Lewis