The Governor’s Commission on Community Service presents the annual Governor’s Service Awards. The Governor’s Service Awards are presented in recognition and appreciation to individuals, community/civic leaders, various organizations, and AmeriCorps Members, for their outstanding contribution to volunteerism and service throughout the State of Colorado.

The 2009 Governor’s Service Awards were Friday, May 15, 2009 on the West Steps of the State Capitol. This year’s 11 award recipients were selected from over 80 nominations. Over 300 people were in attendance and celebrate these remarkable individuals and organizations.

The Recipients of the 2009 Governor’s Service Awards were:

Outstanding Volunteer Award
Lacey Beruman

Outstanding Community Leader Award
Ranya Kelly

Outstanding Service Leader Award
Vern Howard

Outstanding Business Award
Kaiser Permanente Colorado

Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Award
Family Tree

CO AmeriCorps Member Achievement Award
Jessica Adams - AmeriCorps*VISTA - Colorado Campus Compact

CO AmeriCorps*National Member of the Year Award
Hannah Goedert - AmeriCorps*National - UCAN Serve

CO AmeriCorps*State Member of the Year Award
Shannon Dill - AmeriCorps*State - Colorado HIPPY Corps

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

AmeriCorps Alums “Still Getting Things Done” Award
Brendan Landry - AmeriCorps*VISTA Alumni

The awards ceremony takes place as a part of national AmeriCorps Week, spotlighting the vital work done by AmeriCorps members in communities across Colorado since the national service program began.
 

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