The Summit Foundation Announces the 2023 Philanthropy Award Winners
The Summit Foundation unveiled the winners of the 2023 Philanthropy Awards.
“Through the Philanthropy Awards, we’ve had the privilege of honoring over 300 remarkable individuals and businesses who have left an indelible mark on our community. Nominations play a vital role in spotlighting those who contribute to making Summit County an even more vibrant and caring place to call home,” said Jeanne Bistranin, executive director of The Summit Foundation a news release.
The 2023 Philanthropy Award winners are:
- Outstanding business: Breckenridge Grand Vacations
- Spirit of the Summit: Dr. Don Parsons
- Outstanding citizen: Dr. Charles Lackey
- Outstanding educator: Oakley Van Oss
- Dr. Oliver Stonington outstanding philanthropists: Trish and Steve Shapiro
- Outstanding professional in a nonprofit: Jen Schenk
- Outstanding volunteer: Javier Gaspar Guiterrez
- Outstanding youth: Julissa Espinoza Saenz
- David Olbright outstanding youth mentor: Ian McCluskie
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