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Announcing our 2024 Spirit of Sharing Award Honorees
Honoring Excellence in Workplace Giving and Nonprofit Impact
Denver, CO — Community Shares of Colorado is proud to announce the honorees for the 2025 Spirit of Sharing Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to workplace giving and nonprofit impact during the 2023-2024 campaign season. This year’s awards celebrate the businesses, nonprofits, and employees who have exemplified leadership, engagement, and generosity in their commitment to building a stronger Colorado.
The honorees will be celebrated at the Spirit of Sharing Awards event, taking place on April 10th, 2025, at Balistreri Vineyards in Denver, CO.
2024 Spirit of Sharing Award Honorees:
Spirit of Community: National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
NREL earned the Spirit of Community Award for achieving the highest level of employee engagement in workplace giving during the 2023-2024 campaign. Their exceptional participation highlights a culture of shared commitment to supporting local causes and community well-being.
Spirit of Generosity: Colorado Combined Campaign
The Colorado Combined Campaign is recognized for raising the most funds during the 2023-2024 workplace giving season. By empowering state employees to contribute to charitable causes, the campaign continues to be a driving force for philanthropy across Colorado.
Changemaker Award: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains has been awarded the Changemaker Award for receiving the most donations among large nonprofits through the 2023-2024 Community Shares giving campaigns. Their work in providing essential healthcare services and advocacy has made a significant impact on communities across the region.
Impact Award: The Feline Fix
The Feline Fix, a small nonprofit specializing in reducing cat overpopulation, earned the Impact Award for receiving the highest number of donations among small nonprofits in the 2023-2024 campaigns. Their dedication to animal welfare has been a crucial part of Colorado’s efforts to support humane communities.
"Colorado is home to a vibrant business community and an equally vibrant nonprofit sector. We are excited to recognize the incredible generosity and impact of our inaugural Spirit of Sharing Award recipients," said Robin Wood-Mason, CEO of Community Shares of Colorado. "The partnership between workplace donors and the nonprofits they support is a special one, and a vital part of our collective wellbeing."
Event Information
The Spirit of Sharing Awards will take place at Balistreri Vineyards in Denver, Colorado, on November 12, 2024. Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://spiritofsharing24.cbo.io The event will include an awards presentation, networking opportunities, and a celebration of the collective efforts that make Colorado’s nonprofit sector thrive.
For media inquiries or to learn more about the Spirit of Sharing Awards, please contact:
George
Development and Communications Manager
303-710-8516 - george@cshares.org
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Community Shares connects Coloradans to charities and causes they care about most. In 1986, 12 Colorado nonprofits joined together to change the face of workplace giving. Originally called The Alternative Fund, our organization gave a home to nonprofit organizations that did not fit the mold of existing workplace giving federations.
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