YouthZone's annual appreciation banquet was held to honor agency supporters. This year the theme was:

Changing Young Lives: One Smile at a Time

Glenwood Springs High School senior Carson Wilde and Deputy District Attorney Tony Hershey were the master of ceremonies for the evening.
Approximately 215 people attended to show support for YouthZone's service to the community.

Art-illuma presented a special show titled 'Lil Man Gets a Pal.' Members of the group are Jordon, Landon, Michael and Taylor Churchill, Blair Bracken and Alex Loter.
(performance can be viewed at www.ArtillumA.com)

This year's award winners were:

Gonzalo Gonzalez, Youth of the Year

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation, Foundation Donor of the Year

Williams, Business Donor of the Year

Pete & Patty Schaffner, Loyal Donor

Marci Patillo, Marc Gallegos Pals Mentoring Champion Award

Dave Sturges and Mason Hauptli, Outstanding Pals Pair

Taylor Nicola and Tasia Christensen, Outstanding Pals Pair

Alyson Ross and Yulisa Flores, Outstanding Pals Pair

Ted Edmonds, Outstanding Service

Tim Braun, Outstanding Volunteer

Jakson Wainwright, Contribution to Community

Sheridan Smith, Girls Circle Volunteer

Jim and Carolyn O’Donnell, YouthZone Foundation Donor of the Year

Staff and Board Service Awards:
YouthZone Board of Directors Thanks – Marie Hale
YouthZone Board of Directors Thanks – Judy Steinberg
YouthZone Board of Directors Thanks – Allison Rippy
YouthZone Board of Directors Thanks – Abril Loya
YouthZone Board of Directors Thanks – Stuart Jenkins
Staff 25 years – Debbie Wilde
Staff 10 years – Linda Green
Staff 5 years - Nancy MacGregor
Staff 5 years - Joy Lynn Leuallen