2007 Business for the Arts Awards™ Finalists:

Philanthropy Award recognizing exemplary corporate citizenship and generosity to arts and culture
Winners
- Gates Corporation
Gates Corporation is exceptional in its charitable giving and strong cultural partnerships which include Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Museum of Contemporary Art|Denver, the contribution of artworks to the University of Colorado Business School, a sculpture garden developed in collaboration with RTD, and their One Gates/One World art collection. Gates supports the arts that build a great city.

- Gunnison Country Times
Gunnison Country Times is committed to community journalism incorporating strong arts coverage, donated advertising, sponsorships, a special Artists in Newspapers publication, and contributions to “Communications and the Media” The Arts in the Small Community publication. Gunnison Country Times sets the standard for how a small local newspaper can support its community through the arts.

Finalists
- The Integer Group
- Nor’wood Development Group

Innovation Award recognizing and innovative use of the art to propel business strategies and success
Winner
- Corporex Colorado & Mile High Development - Museum Residences
Museum Residences is a condominium development adjacent to the new Frederic C. Hamilton Building of the Denver Art Museum and designed by Daniel Libeskind. Dramatic design, contemporary materials, and exciting interiors that include luxury finishes and gallery spaces make this one of Denver’s most innovative architectural projects and commercially successful developments.

Finalists
- HW Home
- Idée-Force Communications


Workforce Award recognizing business programs that engage employees with creativity and the arts
Winner - Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture
Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture engages employees with arts activities that nurture personal development, challenge each to excellence, advocate teamwork and reward contributions. Monthly art shows, memberships to cultural organizations and design explorations, such as a recent sustainable design trip to New Mexico, stimulate employee innovation, and promote creativity in how they think, problem-solve, design and interact.

Finalists
- Holland & Hart
- Kaiser Permanente

Workspace Award paying tribute to an exceptional work environment that advances business objectives
Winner - Mercy Regional Medical Center
Mercy Regional Health Center in Durango, CO has a healing environment that incorporates artwork in key areas of the hospital and is themed to support patients ranging from the critically ill to new mothers. Mercy Regional Medical Center’s workspace reflects pride in regional cultural diversity, creates a beautiful working environment, energizes staff, and contributes to the health and experience of clients.

Finalists

- Pinnacol Assurance
- San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center


Event entertainment highlights included outstanding performances by Central City Opera, Colorado Springs Conservatory, Lemon Sponge Cake Contemporary Ballet and Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League (PHAMALy). Molly Hughes, CBS4 News Anchor, emceed the event.

In addition to lead sponsors, Ernst & Young, LLP and Pinnacol Assurance, supporters of the luncheon included Kaiser Permanente, The Publishing House, JohnstonWells Public Relations, ColoradoBIZ Magazine, Frontier Airlines, Post-News Community, PCL Construction, Holland & Hart, and St. Mary Land & Exploration Company.


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