The Summit Foundation proudly announces the winners of the 2024 Philanthropy Awards. This year’s awardees have made remarkable contributions to our community, embodying the spirit of philanthropy and dedication that strengthens Summit County. We invite the public to join us in honoring these outstanding individuals, businesses, and nonprofits at the 34th Annual Philanthropy Awards ceremony on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Beaver Run Resort.
This year’s winners are as follows:
- Outstanding Business: Cortright Enterprises
Nominated by: Larry Crispell and Larissa O'Neil, Breck History - Outstanding Educator: Tyler Bunnelle
Nominated by: Dave Miller, Education Foundation of the Summit and Silverthorne Elementary - Outstanding Board Member: Dave Byrd
Nominated by: Aubrey Ciol and Amy Oliveira, TreeTop Child Advocacy Center - Outstanding Volunteers: Mike & Eva Hagen
Nominated by: Meghan Niemkiewicz and the Summit High School Cross Country Team - Outstanding Youth: Jesse Wiono
Nominated by: Danelle Hicks, Pre-Collegiate Program Summit High School - Outstanding Citizens: Robin & Patty Theobald
Nominated by: Larissa O'Neil, Breck History and Tamara Nuzzaci Park, Breck Create - Outstanding Employee in a Nonprofit: Jaime Overmyer
Nominated by: Sonya Norris, Nick Melotte, Aris Sophocles, and the Team at BOEC - Outstanding Youth Mentor: Samantha Streletsky
Nominated by: Aldo Radamus, CB Bechtel, Leslie Ramsay, Ben Brown - Team Summit, The Cycle Effect, Summit High and Middle School Mountain Bike Teams - Outstanding Philanthropists: Paul & Carole Weller
Nominated by: Lizzie Kanetsky and Ross Sheely of Summit Valley Horse Center and the team at Keystone Science School - Spirit of the Summit: Jeanne Bistranin
Nominated by: Colorado Mountain College, Education Foundation of the Summit, Summit Foundation Board and Staff, Summit County Rotary, and many others
Jack Wolfe, a member of the Selection Committee, remarked, “These individuals and organizations truly reflect the best of Summit County. Their tireless dedication, creativity, and generosity inspire us all to work harder and give back more to the community we love.”
The evening celebration will feature stories of the winners’ contributions and highlight how their efforts have transformed the lives of many. The event is open to the public, and Spanish real-time translation will be available.
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