Garfield County Humanitarian Awards
Sally Brands, Lifetime Impact Award
2022 Garfield County Humanitarian Awards
The Garfield County Humanitarian Awards took place on April 4 at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Award winners included Sally Brands (Lifetime Impact Award); Gabe Cohen (Warrior for Hope Award); Iliana Renteria (Wonder Woman Award); and Carlos Cornejo (Community Force Award).
2021/2022 Nominees
Linda Haydock – Crystal River Elementary School, School Counselor
Ross Brooks – Mountain Family Health Centers, CEO
Iliana Renteria
Elizabeth Russo
Gabe Cohen – Discovery Cafe, Executive Director and Peer Support Specialist
Pastor Robin Vega – Iglesia Cristo La Roca
Carlos Cornejo – Rifle Police Department, Sergeant
Ted & Sheryl Doll – Literacy Outreach
Sally Brands – Grand River Health, Meals on Wheels
Glenda Martinez – Advocate Safehouse Project, Bilingual Client Advocate
Ginny West & Anne Sale
2022 Humanitarian Service Awards video
How nominees are honored:
The Humanitarian Service Awards Committee reviews the nominations, and finalists are
selected. Finalists must agree to accept this recognition and attend the dinner (free of
charge). All non-finalists receive a certificate of recognition and a copy of their
nomination materials including nomination support letters. Due to space limitations, non finalists do not attend the dinner.
Each finalist is assigned a table and may invite seven guests to fill their table. Guests
are required to pay for their dinner. Additional guests will be placed on a wait list for
available space not filled at other tables. During the awards ceremony, the finalists’
achievements are recognized from the stage. Finalists receive a copy of their
nomination materials along with a flower and a certificate of recognition. At the end of
the evening, the winning humanitarians are announced by the Board of County
Commissioners. Each winner receives an award plaque.
New this year: There will be a virtual attendance option for guests. There is no limit to
the number of guests that may be invited to attend virtually.
Brisa Chavez, Community Empowerment Award
2020 Humanitarian Awards
Four locals won the 2020 Humanitarian Awards for their commitment to the community. The winners were Marlene Manown – Rockstar Award, Mary Lee Mohrlang – Talk of the Town Award, Sarah Fedishen – Building Bridges Award and Brisa Chavez – Community Empowerment Award.
Awards
The Garfield County Human Services Commission and the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners are pleased to present the Garfield County Humanitarian Awards. The awards honor community volunteers and human services staff for their selfless contributions that make Garfield County communities vibrant, diverse, sustainable, supportive and safe places to live, work and play.
Past inductees
Humanitarian Awards 2016 from Garfield County on Vimeo.
1989-2018 winners
This event is not a fundraiser for any agency, Garfield County, or the Human Services Commission. For nearly 30 years, the awards dinner has honored residents of Garfield County for their selfless contributions to make our community an ever-more vibrant, diverse, caring, sustainable, supportive and safe place to live, work and play.