Press Release - Governor's Service Award Winners
OFFICE OF FIRST LADY JEANNIE RITTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAY 15, 2009
CONTACT:
Ellen Dumm, 303.866.6361 (office), 303 829-0194 (cell), ellen.dumm@state.co.us
Toya Nelson, GCCS, 303.866.2524, toya.nelson@state.co.us
FIRST LADY JEANNIE RITTER PRAISES 2009 GOVERNOR'S SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
First Lady Jeannie Ritter helped honor AmeriCorps and other volunteer efforts today at the 2009 Governor's Service Awards ceremony. Eleven recipients were honored for their outstanding contributions to community service work throughout Colorado. The awards were given by the Governor's Commission on Community Service (GCCS), and the eleven recipients were selected from 80 nominations.
"It is heart-warming to see organizations and individuals give so much of their time to the people of Colorado," said First Lady Jeannie Ritter. "This is especially poignant in challenging economic times. The work of individual volunteers and organizations like AmeriCorps make such a difference in so many lives."
Kaiser Permanente was honored as the Outstanding Business for its employee volunteer programs.
"Kaiser Permanente is proud to support projects that improve public health and we are fortunate to do this in collaboration with so many dedicated community partners," said Donna Lynne, DrPH, and president of Kaiser Permanente Colorado. "In the spirit of collaboration, our award honors all of Kaiser Permanente's fellow nonprofits and other community leaders, who joined us on our journey to make Colorado a healthier place to work, live and play."
Governor Bill Ritter proclaimed the week of May 10-16, 2007 as AmeriCorps Week in Colorado, spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across the state since the national service program began 15 years ago.
The Recipients of the 2009 Governor's Service Awards are:
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Lacey Beruman
Mental Health Advocate and Volunteer for many organizations
Outstanding Community Leader Award
Ranya Kelly
Founder of Redistribution Center that redistributed $31.9 million worth unused merchandise since its founding in 1991.
Outstanding Service Leader Award
Vern Howard
Long-time Volunteer for many Denver organizations
Outstanding Business Award
Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Employee Volunteer Program
Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Award
Family Tree
Services & Shelter for Families and Youth
CO AmeriCorps Member Achievement Award
Jessica Adams - AmeriCorps*VISTA - Colorado Campus Compact
VISTA Leader
CO AmeriCorps*National Member of the Year Award
Hannah Goedert - AmeriCorps*National - UCAN Serve
Volunteer Coordinator at Denver South High School
CO AmeriCorps*State Member of the Year Award
Shannon Dill - AmeriCorps*State - Colorado HIPPY Corps
Adams County Early Childhood Work
CO AmeriCorps*NCCC Member of the Year Award
Eddie Brown - AmeriCorps*NCCC -- Denver Campus
CO AmeriCorps*VISTA Member of the Year Award
Brandi Kraft - AmeriCorps*VISTA - A Kids Place
Organizing & Fundraising Efforts
AmeriCorps Alums "Still Getting Things Done" Award
Brendan Landry - AmeriCorps*VISTA Alumni
Micro-Finance
For more information on the Governor's Service Awards, please contact the GCCS at 303.866.6426 or visit www.colorado.gov/gccs.
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