Alana James Diversity Award - Denver LoDo
For: Significantly reducing intolerance of Racial, Ethnic, Religious, Gender and Sexual Diversity within their club or community.
Type: Certificate and $100 contribution to non-profit of winner’s choice.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: August 1
Rules: The Alana James Diversity Award recognizes a Rotarian or club in District 5450 whose efforts have resulted in significantly reducing intolerance of Racial, Ethnic, Religious, Gender and Sexual Diversity within their club or community.
History: The Award is named for Alana James, former member and friend of the Rotary Club of Denver LoDo. Alana James has spent a lifetime working to reduce intolerance in society, both personally and professionally. During Alana’s membership with the club, both she and her partner taught Rotarians in LoDo about the triumphs of diversity, and joys of interacting with those who are marginalized by society.
Criteria: Due to the nature of diversity, and achieving success in reducing intolerance to it, there is no set criteria for judging the recipient of this award. All evaluations will be judged relative to the achievement described by the award applicant.
| PAST RECIPIENTS |
2023 Mary Sklar, Denver Southeast
2022 Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch, Highlands Ranch Sunrise
2021 Elena Cumberbatch-Lynch, Highlands Ranch Sunrise
2020 NA
2019 NA
2018 NA
2017 NA
2016 NA
2015 Kam Breitenbach, Parker Rotary
2014 Boulder Rotary
2013 Commerce City Rotary
2012 Denver Southeast Rotary
2011 Kam Breitenbach, Parker Rotary
2010 Aurora Gateway Rotary
2009 Denver Sky High Rotary
2008 Melissa Zantop, Littleton Rotary
2007 NA
2006 Denber Stapleton Rotary