Mile High United Way Campaign Victory Celebration

Nothing like an art gallery to create a classy setting for receiving awards.  Over a dozen companies were given a salute for their contributions through corporate and employee giving campaigns at the United Way event on Santa Fe in the art district.

Those recognized at Mile High United Way’s Cornerstone Society members, the companies that contribute one million dollars or more to the Mile High United Way last year were PCL Construction, which topped the list with $1.4 million, followed closely by CenturyLink, Wells Fargo and Xcel Energy. Collectively, they have given over $5 million in 2013 and $67 million in the last ten years to positively impact the community through both corporate and individual gifts. They were honored as the 2013-2014 Cornerstone Society members, bestowed only to businesses whose total corporate and employee giving exceeds one million dollars.

Additionally, awards were given to companies who go above and beyond financial contribution to Mile High United Way with in-kind donations, volunteerism and by creating a culture of giving within their organizations. This year, the Champion of Hope Awards were presented to Burns & McDonnell in the small business category who raised $43,000, a 26% increase from last year; MolsonCoors Brewing Company from the medium business category who raised $75,000, YOY increase of 30%; and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in the large business category, who increased their giving from $269,000 in 2012 to $964,000 in 2013 and engaged in ten employee volunteer projects throughout the year.

The Champion of Hope Emeritus Award winners, who have won the Champion of Hope award three years in a row, included MillerCoors, PCL Construction Enterprises, Deloitte Consulting, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Delta Dental of Colorado, Lockton Companies and CenturyLink.

The final awardees received the Spirit of Hope Award, recognizing new corporate partners of Mile High United Way that demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community. They included Agrium Wholesale, a small business who not only raised $16,000 but also collected nearly 1,000 items for Food Bank of the Rockies; Jones Lang LaSalle, the medium business awardee who raised $101,000 in addition to their $69,000 corporate gift;  and Sage Hospitality, from the large business category, was honored for selecting Mile High United Way and 22 other United Ways across the country to help end homelessness and provide shelter by working to extend the opportunity for all individuals and families to move toward economic self-sufficiency.  In April and May 2013, Sage raised over $33,500 through its Dollars for Dreams campaign.

The gallery was filled with colorful art, delicious finger foods and unique supporters who value their community and the work of the Denver’s Mile High United Way. Congratulations to all the award winners.