LT. GOV. O'BRIEN ANNOUNCES NINE PHILANTHROPY DAY WINNERS

Friday is Colorado's "Philanthropy Day"

 

The Governor's Commission on Community Service, under the Office of Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien, is scheduled to recognize nine Colorado individuals and organizations on Friday for volunteering their time and financial resources toward making their communities a better place.

 

"The generosity of time and financial commitment by these individuals, organizations and corporations in Colorado is a wonderful example of how we can enhance the quality of others' lives," Lt. Gov. O'Brien said.

 

National Philanthropy Day is a day set aside by communities across the country each November to recognize the thousands of generous people and organizations who donate their time, talent and financial resources to worthy causes.  It is an opportunity to recognize philanthropic accomplishments and to remind us all that the spirit of giving is very much alive.

 

National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is Friday, Nov. 16. More than 900 community members are expected to attend an awards luncheon honoring the nine outstanding individuals and organizations. 

 

The 2007 winners are:

 

Award                                                            Organization/Winner

Outstanding Large Business/Corporation       Alpine Banks of Colorado – Glenwood Springs

Outstanding Small Business/Corporation       InsureMe - Englewood

Outstanding Foundation                                 Bonfils-Stanton Foundation - Denver

Outstanding Philanthropist                             Katherine Loo - Boulder

Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy      Jackie Norris - Denver

Outstanding Volunteer                                   John McConnell – Grand Junction

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser                 Shirley Bradsby - Lakewood

Outstanding Youth                                         Danielle Graham - Swink

Outstanding Youth Group                              B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe It Or Not I Care) Team - Lakewood

 

More than 110 nominations were received this year, a record number of entries. A unique group of community representatives, including members of the nonprofit, business and government sectors, met in Denver in August to select the 2007 winners.

 

Awardees will be honored at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Friday at the Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec St.