PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (June 17, 2024) - Pitkin County is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service Awards and Greg Mace Award. Community members are invited to submit nominations for people spending their time and energy giving back. Nominees do not need to be county residents but their volunteer efforts must have taken place for the most part in Pitkin County.
"This year’s Pitkin County Cares Awards and Greg Mace Award acknowledge our gratitude to the citizens who make a significant positive impact on our community," said Greg Poschman, Chair of the Board of Pitkin County Commissioners. "We’ve honored a diverse group of individuals, including teachers, environmentalists, students, mental health advocates, first responders and mentors for many disciplines. These local superstars are the glue that hold our community together! They remove invasive thistles, pick up trash, deliver meals to the elderly, populate our many volunteer boards and non profits, rescue stranded tourists, and help care for our children. Their dedication and service to our Pitkin County community is unparalleled, and I am so proud to call this valley home.”
Now in its 24th year, the awards were established to honor individuals and groups for their outstanding service, leadership and civic involvement. The award categories are varied. Recipients are chosen for their service in the following categories: Seniors; Health; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Education; Good Samaritan; Environment; Local civics; Rising Stars (18 years and younger); and Significant One-Time Event. In addition, the Greg Mace Award recognizes an outstanding individual who has dedicated significant time to volunteering. The award is named after the late Greg Mace, a well-known Aspen native who died in 1986 during a training mission on North Maroon peak. Mace was a long-time volunteer member of Mountain Rescue Aspen.
Please complete the nomination form online. It’s available in English and Spanish.
English nomination form
Spanish nomination form
For questions about the nomination process, contact awards organizer Pat Bingham at pat.bingham130@gmail.com or 970-366-7901.
Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 26, 2024.
Recipients will be invited to a community event on September 10th where the Pitkin County Commissioners will acknowledge their service.
Media contact: Abbie Cheney abbie.cheney@pitkincounty.com