BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20230407T230000Z DTEND:20230408T040000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:67th Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Aurora Chamber's Red Carpet Event\n\n\n\nHyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center\n\n13200 E. 14th Pl.\n\nAurora\, CO 80011\n\n \n\n\nFriday\, April 7\, 2023\n\n5pm-10pm \n\n\n\nLODGING:\n\nThe Hyatt Regency is offering a Special Room Rate of $155/night for guests:\n\nBOOK HERE: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DENHY/G-4ACH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n Dinner\, refreshments\, silent auction\, and endless networking!\n Adult-Only event due to alcoholic beverages served\n MC for the evening is Rick Crandall\, former KEZW Radio Personality and Executive Director of the Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation\n Attire is black tie or business dress\n\n\n\nDINNER OPTIONS INCLUDE: \n\nSalmon - Brown Sugar and Cajun Crusted Salmon with Orange Agave Glace\, Purple Potato Ragout\, Sea Salt Roasted Asparagus\n\nBeef - Rosemary Seared Bistro Medallions with Chianti Demi-glace\, Roasted Garlic and Fontina Mashed Potatoes\, Sea Salt Roasted Asparagus\n\nEggplant Rollatini - Artichoke risotto with basil tomato sauce\, roasted fingerling potatoes\, Chianti glaze\n\n\n\n*All entrees are served gluten-free.\n\n(Please be sure to make your dinner selection when registering) \n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:\n\n* Title Sponsor (SOLD - The Aurora Highlands)\n\n* Silent Auction Sponsor (SOLD - Civitas)\n\n* Cocktail Sponsor *Available*\n\n* A/V Sponsor (SOLD - Donor Alliance)\n\n* Photography Sponsor (SOLD - Community College of Aurora)\n\n* Centerpiece Sponsor (SOLD - Nelnet)\n\n* Hors D'oeuvres Sponsor (SOLD - JHL Constructors & Cherry Creek Schools)\n\n* Corporate Sponsors\n\n* Table Sponsors\n\n* Silent Auction Donations \n\n\n\nContact Alicia Rose at arose@aurorachamber.org to inquire.\n\n\n\nWINNERS:\n\n \n\n\nARTS + BUSINESS CONNECTION AWARD\n\nFor activity involving the arts with criteria based on partnerships with business and demonstrating and promoting the value of integrating the arts as a business tool.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Fitzsimons Credit Union\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM OF THE YEAR\n\nFor outstanding service during 2022 by a Chamber business member who has contributed to the community and quality of life through its business practices\, employees\, and community involvement.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Space Base Delta 2 - Uber Program\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR\n\nFor outstanding service during 2022 by a Chamber member who has enhanced the community's economic base and has increased the quality of life for residents\, employees\, and visitors.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Karen Lovett\, UCHealth\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCHAMBER LEADERSHIP AWARD\n\nFor outstanding performance by a Chamber member during 2022 which furthered The Chamber's missions\, objectives and programs.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Alan Antolok\, Adolfson & Peterson Construction\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWOMAN OF THE YEAR\n\nFor distinguished service by a Chamber member who has advanced the community's civic\, cultural and/or governmental interests and objectives during 2022\, and has been successful in moving others toward that vision.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Dr. Kelly Phillips-Henry\, Aurora Mental Health & Recovery\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMAN OF THE YEAR\n\nFor distinguished service by a Chamber member who has advanced the community's civic\, cultural and/or governmental interests and objectives during 2022\, and has been successful in moving others toward that vision.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Congressman Jason Crow\n\n \n\n\n\n\nHUMANITARIAN AWARD\n\nFor exemplary service in the human services field by a community member who has demonstrated standards of excellence\, tackled difficult issues\, fostered collaboration\, and offered creative problem solving to matters involving medical\, philanthropic\, educational\, social\, economic and/or religious interests.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Hands of the Carpenter\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD\n\nAn individual or organization contributing commendable civic participation\, resulting in an increase in the quality of life for citizens. These contributions demonstrate a commitment to the community through perseverance\, optimism\, and an unfailing ability to bring others on board to participate in positive change and community events/activities.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Dr. Mordecai Brownlee\, Community College of Aurora\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR\n\nFor outstanding contributions to the community through involvement in community projects\, organizational affiliations\, special service in the area\, and growth - based on revenues and/or number of employees during the past year.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Launch Pad Brewery\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKEN MELCHER AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD\n\nFor demonstrating the finest qualities of a representative of The Chamber and of the community\, by consistently exhibiting high standards of professionalism\, exceptional participation in Chamber events\, a welcoming demeanor\, and promoting the overall objectives of The Chamber.\n\n\n\nWINNER: Kristine Minty\, Paul Davis Restoration\n\n \n\n\nOn April 7\, 2023\, The Aurora Chamber of Commerce will host our Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction red carpet event to recognize and honor the achievements and efforts of outstanding leaders in the Eastern Metro Area.\n\n \nThese awards are intended to honor individuals and businesses making a substantial contribution to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and/or the community. As a result of the nominee's efforts\, The Chamber and the community have received substantial benefits\, and the community has become a better place to live\, work\, and recreate.\n\n\n\nThis is The Aurora Chamber's largest event of the year\, where we enjoy an evening of networking and celebration of our members' amazing achievements! We usually have 500 to 600 people attend this event including government officials\, top executives from large corporations\, community leaders\, community partners\, and military leaders. \n\n \n\nThe Aurora Chamber is only able to host events such as this because of the generosity and support of our members and the community\, therefore\, we are asking for your support to assist us in doing so. As always\, thank you for your continuous support for the Aurora Chamber and the community!\n\n \nWe are excited about this event to see all of you in person once again! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
\nAurora Chamber'\;s Red Carpet Event\n\n
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Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center
\n13200 E. 14th Pl.
\nAurora\, CO 80011
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Friday\, April 7\, \;2023
\n5pm-10pm \;
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\nLODGING:\n\n

The Hyatt Regency is offering a Special Room Rate of $155/night for guests:
\nBOOK HERE: \;https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DENHY/G-4ACH

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\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n\n
\nDINNER OPTIONS INCLUDE: \;
\nSalmon - Brown Sugar and Cajun Crusted Salmon with Orange Agave Glace\, Purple Potato Ragout\, Sea Salt Roasted Asparagus
\nBeef - Rosemary Seared Bistro Medallions with Chianti Demi-glace\, Roasted Garlic and Fontina Mashed Potatoes\, Sea Salt Roasted Asparagus
\nEggplant Rollatini - Artichoke risotto with basil tomato sauce\, roasted fingerling potatoes\, Chianti glaze
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\n*All entrees are served gluten-free.
\n(Please be sure to make your dinner selection when registering) \;\n\n

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\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
\n* Title Sponsor (SOLD \;- The Aurora Highlands)
\n* \;Silent Auction Sponsor \;(SOLD \;- Civitas)
\n* Cocktail Sponsor *Available*
\n* A/V Sponsor (SOLD - Donor Alliance)
\n* Photography \;Sponsor \;(SOLD - Community College of Aurora)
\n* Centerpiece Sponsor \;(SOLD \;- Nelnet)
\n* Hors D'\;oeuvres Sponsor \;(SOLD \;- JHL Constructors &\; Cherry Creek Schools)
\n* \;Corporate Sponsors
\n* \;Table Sponsors
\n* Silent Auction Donations \; \;
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\nContact Alicia Rose at \;arose@aurorachamber.org \;to inquire.
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\nWINNERS:
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\nARTS + BUSINESS CONNECTION AWARD
\nFor activity involving the arts with criteria based on partnerships with business and demonstrating and promoting the value of integrating the arts as a business tool.
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\nWINNER: \;Fitzsimons Credit Union
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\nPROGRAM OF THE YEAR
\nFor outstanding service during 2022 by a Chamber business member who has contributed to the community and quality of life through its business practices\, employees\, and community involvement.
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\nWINNER: \;Space Base Delta 2 - Uber Program
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\nBUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR
\nFor outstanding service during 2022 by a Chamber member who has enhanced the community'\;s economic base and has increased the quality of life for residents\, employees\, and visitors.
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\nWINNER: \;Karen Lovett\, UCHealth
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\nCHAMBER LEADERSHIP AWARD
\nFor outstanding performance by a Chamber member during 2022 which furthered The Chamber'\;s missions\, objectives and programs.
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\nWINNER: \;Alan Antolok\, Adolfson &\; Peterson Construction
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\nWOMAN OF THE YEAR
\nFor distinguished service by a Chamber member who has advanced the community'\;s civic\, cultural and/or governmental interests and objectives during 2022\, and has been successful in moving others toward that vision.
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\nWINNER: \;Dr. Kelly Phillips-Henry\, Aurora Mental Health &\; Recovery
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\nMAN OF THE YEAR
\nFor distinguished service by a Chamber member who has advanced the community'\;s civic\, cultural and/or governmental interests and objectives during 2022\, and has been successful in moving others toward that vision.
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\nWINNER: \;Congressman Jason Crow
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\nHUMANITARIAN AWARD
\nFor exemplary service in the human services field by a community member who has demonstrated standards of excellence\, tackled difficult issues\, fostered collaboration\, and offered creative problem solving to matters involving medical\, philanthropic\, educational\, social\, economic and/or religious interests.
\n
\nWINNER: \;Hands of the Carpenter\n\n

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\nCOMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
\nAn individual or organization contributing commendable civic participation\, resulting in an increase in the quality of life for citizens. These contributions demonstrate a commitment to the community through perseverance\, optimism\, and an unfailing ability to bring others on board to participate in positive change and community events/activities.
\n
\nWINNER: \;Dr. Mordecai Brownlee\, Community College of Aurora
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\nSMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
\nFor outstanding contributions to the community through involvement in community projects\, organizational affiliations\, special service in the area\, and growth - based on revenues and/or number of employees during the past year.
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\nWINNER: \;Launch Pad Brewery
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\nKEN MELCHER AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
\nFor demonstrating the finest qualities of a representative of The Chamber and of the community\, by consistently exhibiting high standards of professionalism\, exceptional participation in Chamber events\, a welcoming demeanor\, and promoting the overall objectives of The Chamber.
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\nWINNER: \;Kristine Minty\, Paul Davis Restoration
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\nOn April 7\, 2023\, The Aurora Chamber of Commerce will host our \;Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction \;red carpet event to recognize and honor the achievements and efforts of outstanding leaders in the Eastern Metro Area.\n\n
 \;
\nThese awards are intended to honor individuals and businesses making a substantial contribution to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and/or the community. As a result of the nominee'\;s efforts\, The Chamber and the community have received substantial benefits\, and the community has become a better place to live\, work\, and recreate.
\n
\nThis is The Aurora Chamber'\;s largest event of the year\, where we enjoy an evening of networking and celebration of our members'\; amazing achievements! We usually have 500 to 600 people attend this event including government officials\, top executives from large corporations\, community leaders\, community partners\, and military leaders. \;
\n \;
\nThe Aurora Chamber is only able to host events such as this because of the generosity and support of our members and the community\, therefore\, we are asking for your support to assist us in doing so. As always\, thank you for your continuous support for the Aurora Chamber and the community!
\n \;\n
We are excited about this event to see all of you in person once again!
\n LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center 13200 E. 14th Pl. Aurora\, CO 80011 Attire is black tie or business dress. UID:e.347.105921 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260513T030200Z URL:https://business.aurorachamber.org/events/details/67th-annual-awards-banquet-silent-auction-105921 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR