Colorado’s best givers receive honors on National Philanthropy Day
By Andy Vuon
Alexandra Yajko
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:
Alex is so very deserving of this award. Besides being an incredible fund raiser, her work ethic and leadership is an example to all!
Congatulations, Alex! You do a wonderful job of fundraising for CMC and deserve the honors that come with it!
Alexandra,
Thank you for the gift of giving. You are an amazing leader and mentor, with a heart of gold, and a walk of elegance and opportunity.
It is an honor to see you celebrated, and gratifying for your team who makes it look effortless, to be awarded such a prestigious recognition.
Congratulations!
Lorraine Wiltse
Congrats to Alex! A feat well deserved. Keep up the good work.
Teodoro