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2005 awards luncheon  For 18 years, CBCA has recognized and honored businesses and business executives for their leadership, commitment, and vision in developing exemplary alliances with arts. CBCA presents the Business in the Arts Awards at an annual luncheon event as a salute to those outstanding business/arts partnerships. The 2005 Business in the Arts Awards winners are: JohnstonWells Public Relations, Creative Workspace Winner Pinyon Mortgage Corporation, Small Business Winner Alpine Bank, Medium Business Winner Lockheed Martin, Large Business Winner Fine Arts Foundation, Community Leadership Winner Ellen Bruss & Mark Falcone, Individual Leadership Winner Many thanks to: Title Sponsor - Ernst & Young LLP Art & Video Sponsor - Kaiser Permanente Program & Favor Sponsor - The Publishing House Thanks also to: Corporate Sponsors:
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Awards Judges: Doug Adams , Colorado Symphony Orchestra, President & CEO Tom Currigan Jr., Kaiser Permanente, Director Community & Local Government Affairs Ron Henderson, Denver Film Society, Artistic Director Barbara Lewis, McGrath and Braun Art Consultants, Art Consultant Richard Turner, Starz Encore Group LLC, Vice President Business Affairs, Programming Awards Emcee: Molly Hughes, CBS4, News Anchor Profiles of the 2005 Business in the Arts Awards Winners JohnstonWells Public Relations Creative Workspace Winner For over 30 years, JohnstonWells has provided public relations services to the Rocky Mountain West, helping companies strategically build their reputations, communications, growth, and profitability. One secret to JohnstonWells’ success has been the creation of a vibrant and stimulating work environment, filled with color and whimsical folk art. Their creative workspace fosters employee innovation and morale, while it helps them connect with clients by conveying their fresh, inventive approach. JohnstonWells also contributes their public relations services and expertise to local nonprofits, each year selecting deserving organizations that advance arts and issues for working women. In 2004, JohnstonWells was ranked 8 th in the nation for their community involvement programs by Holmes Report, the PR industry’s leading trade publication. Congratulations to JohnstonWells Public Relations, 2005 Business in the Arts Award winner for Creative Workspace. Pinyon Mortgage Corporation Small Business Winner In the competitive environment of mortgage services, Pinyon is distinguished by their commitment to customers and community. Setting the standard for approving home loans quickly and at low cost, Pinyon Mortgage also sets philanthropic standards, committing over 3% of revenues to charitable giving. Pinyon Mortgage’s support for local arts organizations and projects reflects their belief that arts are a critical aspect of education and a link to our regional cultural history. Through the Public Education & Business Coalition’s annual Arts for Education auction, Pinyon helps raise funds for K-12 arts programs and improves learning opportunities for youth. Preservation and appreciation of the rich Hispanic and western culture of our region is furthered by Pinyon’s support for nonprofits such as Museo de las Americas and the Colorado Ski Museum. Congratulations to Pinyon Mortgage Corporation, 2005 Business in the Arts Award winner for Small Business Partnership. Alpine Bank Medium Business Winner Alpine Banks of Colorado has a long tradition of service to both customers and the Western Slope communities in which their 27 branches are located. Alpine Bank understands the importance of promoting the excellence and educational value of the arts by contributing to their financial health. By underwriting free admission to the Aspen Art Museum and supporting school outreach programs, Alpine Bank provides arts opportunities for thousands of students and ensures access to all residents. Alpine Bank has taken their commitment to a higher level by creating the Loyalty Visa Check Card program that allows their customers to give back to the arts. Each time the Arts Check Card is used, Alpine Bank makes a donation that improves the quality of arts institutions and programs. Congratulations to Alpine Banks of Colorado, 2005 Business in the Arts Award winner for Medium Business Partnership. Lockheed Martin Large Business Winner Lockheed Martin uses both advanced technology and corporate philanthropy to improve the way people live and interact. They proudly support the arts as part of their investment in strategic business goals and the quality of life in the communities where their employees work and live. The Space Odyssey exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an inspiring example of Lockheed Martin’s corporate citizenship. They were the first company to commit to the project with a $1 million donation, as well as sharing their passion for space science by providing expertise, space artifacts, and employee volunteers. Lockheed Martin has been a major contributor to organizations ranging from The Littleton Historical Museum to The Jefferson Symphony, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, and Colorado Children’s Chorale. Congratulations to Lockheed Martin, 2005 Business in the Arts Award winner for Large Business Partnership. Fine Arts Foundation Community Leadership Winner The mission of the Fine Arts Foundation is to support cultural organizations and programs in Colorado. Since the 1960’s, dedicated volunteers have raised and distributed over $1 million to a wide variety of arts nonprofit organizations, supporting professional and amateur opportunities for youth and adults. Through their two annual fundraising events, the Summer Debutante Ball and the Citizen of the Arts Jubilee dinner, the Fine Arts Foundation provides critical financial support for arts programs, while promoting community service and arts philanthropy. Central City Opera, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, Paragon Theatre Company, and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir are among the many organizations that benefit by grants given annually by the Fine Arts Foundation. Congratulations to Fine Arts Foundation, 2005 Business in the Arts Award winner for Community Leadership. Ellen Bruss & Mark Falcone Individual Leadership Winner When Ellen Bruss and Mark Falcone donated land as a permanent home for the Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver, they were continuing their long commitment to ensuring that Denver will have world-class cultural opportunities. A shared love for arts and culture is one thing that brought Ellen and Mark together, and it is a passion they generously share with emerging arts organizations. Our community benefits from their professional work in real estate development and graphic design and their service as board members and philanthropists. Ellen and Mark see a key role for the arts in Denver’s community development and economic vitality. Ellen and Mark also support individual artists through their extensive collection of regional, national, and international contemporary art. Congratulations to Ellen Bruss and Mark Falcone, 2005 Business in the Arts Award winners for Individual Leadership. Return to History
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