It seems like everyone who’s anyone was at the annual Mizel Institute Dinner honoring Christie and Walter Isenberg held Wednesday, May 22 at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Lowry. The couple was recognized for their long-term philanthropic and community service contributions to the Colorado community by both Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, who served as co-emcees for the evening.
Katie Lunde, Catharina Hughey of the David and Laura Merage Foundation
Christie Isenberg, president of Amp the Cause, and Walter Isenberg, co-founder, president and CEO of Sage Hospitality, received the prestigious Mizel Institute 2019 Community Enrichment Award at the organization’s annual dinner for their outstanding contributions to the community and work to significantly enhance the lives of others.
Nearly 2,000 guests attended this year’s event with 1st Bank as Presenting Sponsor; Premiere Sponsors: Sage Hospitality and McWhinney; and Leader Sponsors, EJF Philanthropies, E. Kemper Carte, Anna Curry Carter Community Memorial Trust, Greenlight Capital, Inc., and UMB Bank of Colorado.
Arlene Hirschfeld, Dana Crawford
Entertainment was provided by the DCPA Student Ensemble. Special thanks to the executive dinner committee comprised of: Pat Hamill, Josh Hanfling, Arlene & Barry Hirschfeld, John Ikard, Chad McWhinney, Zak Neumeyer, Michael Pollak, MJ and Paul Powers, Steve Rosdal, Rick Sapkin, Janice Sinden, and Jeanne and Byron White.
This annual gala event draws military, government and industry leaders from the Denver metro area. All proceeds from the event go toward supporting the Mizel Institute. For more information visit: mizelinstitute.org
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- Presentation of the Colors by the Denver Police Dept. Honor Guard
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- Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz with wife, Sara
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- Larry Mizel, Joel Susel
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- The Mizel Institute annual dinner has been held since 1990.
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- A long line gathered for a photography reception honoring Christie and Walter Isenberg
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- Since its founding in 1990 the annual Mizel Center Dinner has honored more than 25 Colorado community leaders
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- Anna Nikifarava, Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul, Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers
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- Hollie Seeley, Jennifer Gaydosh
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- Entertainment was provided by the Denver Center for Performing Arts Student Ensemble
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- Many Denver movers and shakers gathered during the reception.
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- Among this year’s Ambassadors were: Cindy and Jason Altberger, Anadarko Petroleum, ARA, and Newmark, Grubb, Knight, Frank
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- Cindy and Jason Altberger, Lisa Perlmutter, Brooke O’Donnell, Dana Katz
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- Liz Walker, Wylly Staab
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- Rick and Betsy Rush, Christie and Walt Isenberg, Travis Williams
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- South Metro Fire Chief Ira Rhodes, Rock Creek Fire Chief Brita Horn
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- Rebecca Durham, Darren O’Donnell
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- Evan Kline, Alanna Fishman
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- Arlene Hirschfeld, Dana Crawford
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- Barb Cole, Jennifer Dechtman
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- Herminia Vigil, Emily Carleton
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- Natalie and Joel Shallow, and Erin Crowley
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- Sarah Bushong-Weeks, Theo Gregory
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- Honorees Walter Isenberg is President of Sage Hospitality and Christie Isenberg is President of Amp the Cause, a non-profit supporting 50 organizations improving lives of children and families
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- Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space museum always provides a nice setting for events
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- Katie Lunde, Catharina Hughey of the David and Laura Merage Foundation
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- Colorado Secretary of State Jenna Griswold, Mario Cañedo
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- 1st Bank was the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event
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- More than 500 guests attended the annual Mizel Institute Dinner
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- Wings Over the Rockies was the venue for the 2019 Mizel Institute Dinner
