PIP

 Partners in Philanthropy is a forum to recognize and celebrate gifts, giving, philanthropy and donors. Four community partners present Partners in Philanthropy: Pikes Peak Funders Forum, Pikes Peak Community Foundation, Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Pikes Peak United Way.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs

PiP Awards

2013 Nomination Application are Available!
New online application process: click the link below to submit your nominations, no letters of support required
Award winners will be giving $500 for the charity of their choice
Previous winners may be considered if they have not been recognized for at least three years

Outstanding Individual Donor
Individual with proven record of exceptional generousity who, through direct financial support has demostrated responsibility and whose generousity encourages others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the Pikes Peak region

Outstanding Grant Making Organization
Foundation or trust that demostrates outstanding commitment through financial support, encouragement, and motivation of others to take on leadership roles in philanthropy

Outstanding Business Philanthropy Program
SMALL (Under 250 Employees) LARGE (250 or More Employess)
A business that has demostrated outstanding commitment through financial support, leadership in philanthropic roles, and encouragement of philanthropy throughout community and their business; motivates other to assume philanthropic responsibility

Outstanding Fundraising Campaign Volunteer
Individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions

Outstanding Youth or Youth Group
Individual youth or youth group that demonstrates commitment to philanthropy over a sustained period or time and acts as a role model for others in the community
Youth must be age 18 or younger and efforts cannot be a program of a nonprofit organization providing direct services

 

 Thank you to all the nominees, nominators, sponsors, community attendees, and everyone who made 2012's Partners in Philanthropy a success. Besides the awards presentation, the highlight of this year's event was the film premiere of "Our Philanthropic Heritage, Part One" which featured interviews with leading philanthropic leaders: Bill Hybl, Bob McHugh, Ed & Mary Osborne, and Barbara Yalich. You can view the film here.

A special congratulations to 2102's winners: Wendel Torres, Scott Blackmun, Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation, Barron Collier II, Berwick Electric, and Margot Lane. Thank you for all you do in our community.  

 Partners in Philanthropy Winners History. . .

 Outstanding Individual Donor

  • 2012—Barron Collier II
  • 2011—Sally Veitch
  • 2010— Gayle Beshears 
  • 2009— Chuck Murphy
  • 2008— John Street
  • 2007—Jay Cimino
  • 2006—Dr. Thomas R. Bates
  • 2005—Howard and Jane Price
  • 2004—John and Margot Lane
  • 2003—Katherine Loo
  • 2002—Ed and Mary Osborne
  • 2001—Dusty Loo
  • 2000—Joe Woodford

Outstanding Grantmaking Organization

  •    2012— Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation
  •    2011—The Bruni Foundation
  •    2010— Daniel's Fund
  •    2009— The Leighty Foundation
  •    2008— Pikes Peak United Way
  •    2007—The Myron Stratton Home
  •    2006—Anna Keesling Ackerman Trust
  •    2005—Bee Vradenburg Foundation
  •    2004—Inasmuch Foundation
  •    2003—Shepfield Foundation
  •    2003—Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado 
  •    2002—Bank One Charitable Trust 
  •    2001—Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation 
  •    2000—El Pomar Foundation

Outstanding Corporate Philanthropic Program (under 250 Employees)

  •      2012—Berwick Electric
  •      2011—KKTV Channel 11
  •      2010—Kaiser Permanente & Colorado Technical University
  •      2009—Bristal Brewing Company  
  •      2008— GE Johnson Construction
  •      2007—U.S. Bank
  •      2006—American Medical Response
  •      2005—Huntley Thatcher & Ellsworth
  •      2004—Memorial Hospital
  •      2003—Pepsi-Cola/Lane Sales
  •      2002—American (Western) National Bank
  •      2001—Kaiser Permanente
  •      2000—Griffis/Blessing

Outstanding Corporate Philanthropic Program (over 250 Employees)

  •     2011—Walmart*
  •     2010—  Comcast
  •     2009— Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company
  •     2008— Booz Allen Hamilton
  •     2007—USAA Foundation
  •     2006—Ent Federal Credit Union
  •     2005—Wells Fargo Bank 
  •     2004—Classic Companies
  •     2003—Gazette Charities
  •     2002—Intel Corporation
  •     2001—Agilent Technologies
  •     2000—Colorado Springs Utilities

Outstanding Fundraising Campaign Volunteer

  •      2012—Wendel Torres & Scott Blackmun
  •      2011—Dawn White
  •      2010— Sue Foerster & Thomas Bates
  •      2009— Tom Naughton
  •      2008— Phil Lane & James Loo
  •      2007—Phil Kendall
  •      2006—Mary Flemke
  •      2005—Dennis Weber
  •      2004—Ken Keene & Frieta Keluche
  •      2003—Jon Stepleton
  •      2002—Barbara Yalich
  •      2001—Davis Johnston
  •      2000—Leslie Cook

Barbara Yalich Innovation in Philanthropy Award

  •      2012— Margot Lane
  •      2010 — Barbara Yalich     

Outstanding Youth

  • 2010— Will Koinzan