Colorado’s best givers receive honors on National Philanthropy Day
By Andy Vuon
The Denver Post
A dozen individuals and organizations were recognized Friday at the 20th annual National Philanthropy Day in Colorado awards event for their philanthropic and volunteer work.
Denver-based Qwest was presented with the 2009 outstanding large business or corporation award for its charity, which included nearly $6.8 million in donations to nonprofits through the Qwest Foundation.
Others recognized included: Delta Dental of Colorado, outstanding small business or corporation; Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, outstanding foundation; Noel and Tammy Cunningham, outstanding philanthropists; Alexandra Yajko of Colorado Mountain College, outstanding professional in philanthropy; Italians of America, outstanding service organization; Pres Askew, outstanding volunteer; Patty Cook and Sarah Schnabel, outstanding volunteer fundraisers; Jenna County, outstanding youth; and Arapahoe High School Student Council, outstanding youth group.
This story was reprinted from the Nov. 14 edition of the Denver Post.
View the slide show of the luncheon.
Watch Alex’s National Philanthropy Day Award video:
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