2016 Colorado Business Hall of Fame

From the moment that “Moment’s Notice” lead singer Alton Williams rendered a resounding version of “America the Beautiful” to the photo op with one-ton steer “Larimer,” the Colorado Business Hall of Fame was one stellar event.

With impeccable timing and integral participation by Junior Achievement student ambassadors, the program paid tribute to some very well-deserving Denver business heavy hitters on Thursday evening at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Some were posthumous, represented by family members, and others were center stage in person. One of the Laureates, the incomparable Ellie Caulkins, quipped, “sometimes people ask me who the Opera House is named for. I have to tell them it’s me…I’m still alive.”

Past Laureates in gold sashes mingled with colleagues and congratulated this year’s honorees. Presented by Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the program highlighted these business legends as well as future business leaders–the ambassadors of the Junior Achievement program.

The 2016 laureates inducted at this year’s event were
Ellie and George Caulkins
Anne Evans
The Fulenwider Family
Enos Mills and F.O. Stanley
Larry A. Mizel
Ron Williams

Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates are part of a league of outstanding individuals who have made legendary contributions to the free enterprise system. Through their actions and accomplishments, the Colorado Business Hall of Fame Laureates provide inspiration for the next generation as they take the reins of leadership in the years to come. Not shy, the JA ambassadors took the “bull by the horns,” as steer Larimer would say, and took the stage to introduce honorees.

For more information about the Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductees, visit www.coloradobusinesshalloffame.org.