2022 Pitkin County Cares

The recipients of the 2022 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace Awards will be honored by the Pitkin County Commissioners during a televised work session on Tuesday, September 13th at 10 a.m. 

A record 21 outstanding Roaring Fork Valley residents were chosen from nominations received from a cross-section of community organizations and nonprofits throughout the summer.

Now in its 22nd year, the purpose of the program is to honor individuals and groups for their outstanding service, leadership, and civic involvement. Read more in our press release.

Greg Mace Award: Lynda MacCarthy

Exceptional One-Time-Event Award: George Newman, Graeme Means, Dale Will, Howie Mallory and Tim McFlynn

Children and Youth Award: Wheeler Clancy

Good Samaritan Awards:
Jerry Herships
Susie Krabacher

Seniors Award: Joan Tidwell

Health Award: Allison Daily

Mental Health Award: Don Bird

Community Pride Awards:
Kent Blackmer and Erik Skarvan
Elliot Norquist

Environment and Education Awards:
Nanci Limbach
John Armstrong
Bill Jochems

Rising Star Award:
Sophie Genshaft
Oceane Jones
Fatima Flores