NPD Overview



National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, communities, and world.

SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 7, 2024 

2023 Award Winners     Press Release

OUTSTANDING LARGE BUSINESS - Molson Coors Beverage Company, Golden

OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS - Urban Ventures, LLC, Denver

OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION - The Weld Trust, Greeley

OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPISTS - Carol and George Solich, Denver

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER - Jennifer Lackey, Denver

 OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL GRANTMAKER  - Abel Wurmnest, Denver

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERPaula Edwards, Fort Collins

OUTSTANDING SERVICE ORGANIZATION Colorado Elks Association, Berthoud

OUTSTANDING YOUTH - Bryce Hunter, Centennial

OUTSTANDING YOUTH GROUP - Womxn of East, Denver

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT - J. Robert Young, Carbondale

INSPIRATION - Community Shares of Colorado, Denver

 











National Philanthropy Day Selection Committee
2023

Thank you to Empower for hosting the Selection Meeting.


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Award Categories
Lifetime Achievement
Outstanding Large Business
Outstanding Small Business
Outstanding Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropist
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
Outstanding Professional Grantmaker
Outstanding Service Organization
Outstanding Volunteer
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Inspiration Award
Outstanding Youth 
Outstanding Youth Group

Full Award Category Descriptions

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Join us in 2024 to:  

LEARN how individuals, organizations, and businesses across Colorado are creating a kinder,
more sustainable and just world  
CONNECT with other changemakers who care about philanthropy and our vibrant nonprofit sector 
CELEBRATE our award winners and the difference philanthropy makes  
At National Philanthropy Day Colorado, we believe everyone can participate in philanthropy.  


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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY®
giving, volunteering, and everything you do to help change the world!

 

Our sincere thank you to all those who nominate people in their community
who support and uplift philanthropy in all areas. 

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