A tremendous thank you to all our sponsors for making the 2018 Annual Dinner such an incredible success!
Honoring John A. Ikard
“John Ikard has devoted his life to ensuring that Coloradans have every chance for success. He is a true role model, proving time and again how important it is to give back. Colorado has benefitted tremendously from John’s influence and contributions.”
— Governor Hickenlooper
John Ikard, former CEO of FirstBank, is an active community leader who currently serves as the chairman of Colorado Concern. John started with FirstBank in 1981 and was elected president and CEO of FirstBank Holding Company in 1999. In early 2017, after 35 years with the company, the last 17 years as CEO, Ikard stepped down as CEO but continues to serve on the FirstBank Board of Directors. John also served as past chairman of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Area Boy Scout Council and Denver Economic Development Corporation.
About the Mizel Institute Annual Event
The Mizel Institute Annual Event, one of the largest community fundraisers in Colorado, draws guests in the thousands, who represent a wide array of community leaders in government, business, education and philanthropy. Funds raised from the Mizel Institute Annual Event support its two centers, the Mizel Museum and the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), whose valuable programs empower individuals to become civically engaged in promoting social justice and enhancing public safety.
About the Community Enrichment Award
Each year, the Mizel Institute presents the Community Enrichment Award to deserving individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community and worked to significantly enhance the lives of others. When selecting honorees, the institute takes into consideration an individual’s level of philanthropic support, impact on a cross-section of the community, and demonstrated commitment to the ideals of both the Mizel Museum and the CELL.
2024 Peyton Manning
2023 Governor Jared Polis
2022 Blair E. Richardson
2021 Joe Ellis & the Denver Broncos
2020 Richard L. Monfort
2019 Christie & Walter Isenberg
2018 John A. Ikard
2017 John Elway
2016 Mayor Michael B. Hancock
2015 A. Barry Hirschfeld
2014 William J. Hybl
2013 Pat Bowlen
2012 Glenn R. Jones
2011 Sharon Magness Blake
2010 Anna & John J. Sie
2009 Dean Singleton
2008 Norman Brownstein
2007 Mayor John Hickenlooper
2006 Ray Baker
2005 Cortlandt Dietler
2003 Governor William & First Lady Frances Owens
2002 Peter H. Coors
2001 Arlene Hirschfeld
2000 Charles P. Gallagher
1999 Donald Kortz
1998 Governor Roy Romer
1997 Cindy & Steve Farber
1996 Chancellor Daniel Ritchie
1995 Cardinal J. Francis Stafford
1994 Ed & Dick Robinson
1993 Rabbi Daniel Goldberger
1992 Miriam Goldberg
1991 Robyn & Robert Loup
1990 Suzy & Jack Grazi