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.
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- 2016 Laureate Ellie Caulkins, left, with Mary Caulkins, Karl Kister and grandson Oscar
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- 2016 Laureate Ron Williams and his wife Cille
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- Cille and Ron Williams, center, with family Elizabeth and Don Baker, left, and Andrew and Melinda Robinson
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- Some of the Junior Achievement student ambassadors helped to greet guests at the VIP reception
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- The Fulenwider family, 2016 Laureates
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- Junior Achievement President and CEO Robin Wise, center, with her husband Steve and son Adam
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- Dick and Cathey Finlon
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- Denver Metro Chamber President and CEO Kelly Brough with David Kenney
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- Anthony and Karri Nicosia
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- Lanny Martin, left, emcee Gregg Moss and Eddie Robinson
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- Louann and Micky Miller
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- Greg Anton, left, Brent Chrite, Hassan Salem and Andy Boian
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- Jonathan Smith, left, Pablo Sanders and John Asbury
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- Anne McGonagle, left, Sharon Martin, Nancy Parker and Barbara Ferguson
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- Sharon and Lanny Martin
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- 2016 Laureate Larry Mizel, left, chats with Eddie Robinson
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- Chris and Brooke Altomari
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- Courtney, Larry and Carol Mizel
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- Kim Bimestefer of Cigna, left, with Robin Wise and Sara Wahls
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- Bradley Jacobs chats with Kelly Brough
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- From past Laureate Daniels Fund: Gladys Juarez, left, and Stephanie Sabga
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- Bruce and Marcy Benson, left, with Dick and Marcia Robinson
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- Joy and Malcolm Evans of UMB Bank, left, with Brook Kramer
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- Steve Robbins, left, Rene Green and Jake Jabs
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- Christina Caulkins, left, Libby Anschutz, Jeff Allen and George Caulkins
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- Cille Williams, left, with Don and Mary Lou Kortz
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- Arlene and Herb Buchwald
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- Martha Burns, left, Susan and Ron Tilton, Sarah Holder
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- Lucy Hahn, left, John Freyer, Sharla and Bob Hottman
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- Bob Hottman, board chair for the Denver Metro Chamber, and President and CEO Kelly Brough
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- Luis Colon, left, with Sheila and Hassan Salem
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- Barbara Ferguson and Scott Finlay
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- Larry Mizel, left, and Barry Hirschfeld
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- Kristi Shaffer and Rob Clinton
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- Joe Blake and Jean Anne Hatler
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- Bruce and Tiffany Arrant, left, Amy Dixon, Anne Cashman
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- Chuck Morris, left, Charlie Brown and Mike Stratton
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- Rico Munn, left, and Nolbert Chavez
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- Lori Fox, left, Tim Schultz and Debbie Jessup
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- Canton and Ann O’Donnell
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- Rosana Winarto, left, Hazy Blanck, Tracy Rinehart, Leigh Truolinger
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- Carylyn Bell, left, David McReynolds, Ellen Robinson
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- Arlene Hirschfeld chats with Andy Levy
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- Lindsay and Bob Deibel, left, with Katherine Ott and Steven Wright
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- Don Elliman, left, with Laura and Trey Rogers
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- Jeff and Nancy Thompson
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- Bruce James, left, Ferd Belz and Cole Finnegan
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- Paul Jacobs, left, Norm Brownstein and Jimmy Lustig
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- Kathi and Ted Schlegel
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- Doug and Sue Seserman
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- Dan Ritchie, left, Joy Burns and Buz Koelbel
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- Wendy Miller, left, and Sunny Brownstein
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- Norm Brownstein, left, Wendy Miller, Jimmy Miller, Sunny Brownstein
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- Kyle and Sally Hybl
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- Jon and Cathy Robinson–he’s CEO of the Colorado region of major sponsor UMB Bank
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- Angela DellaSalle, left, Dr. Jim Todd, Ellie Caulkins, Barbara Todd and Max Caulkins
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- Victoria Venade, left, with Leslie and Bill Vollbracht
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- Moment’s Notice band did a wonderful job with the music portions of the evening
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- Paul Heitzenrater and John Farnam
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- Emcee Gregg Moss and Pablo kick off the program
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- The Abraham Lincoln Jr ROTC presented the colors
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- The Laureate procession
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- Liam and Maile, junior ambassadors, get ready to introduce one of the honorees
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- Laureate Ellie Caulkins accepts her award on stage
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- Ellie Caulkins knows how to charm an audience, anywhere and any time.
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- Ellie Caulkins is escorted off the stage by the JA student ambassadors
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- Barbara Moore Rumsey on stage with JA ambassadors
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- Barbara Moore Rumsey, great grandniece of Anne Evans, receives the Laureate honor on behalf of Anne Evans
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- Denver Metro Chamber CEO Kelly Brough and Board Chair Bob Hottman thank everyone for their support
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- JA student ambassadors thank sponsors, as UMB Bank local CEO Jon Robinson smiles from the audience
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- Local UMB Bank CEO Jon Robinson talks about why UMB Bank consistently underwrites the Hall of Fame
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- Jon Robinson with remarks
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- Cal Fulenwider III takes the stage to accept the Laureate award on behalf of his family
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- 2016 Laureate Cal Fulenwider III
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- Larry MIzel takes the stage to accept his Laureate award
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- Larry Mizel reminisces about his business and family
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- Larry Mizel and his Laureate award
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- Ron Williams quoted Winston Churchhill, who said “never, ever, ever give up.”
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- Ron Williams proudly takes his Laureate award from the stage
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- Junior Achievement President and CEO Robin Wise and Board Chair Steve Kinsley with appreciative remarks
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- Junior Achievement students on stage, including Oliver, who gave a wonderful speech about how JA has changed his life
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- Oliver proposes a toast to all guests
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- Since Laureate Ron Williams is board chair of the National Western Stock Show, organizers thought a visit from a one-ton steer named Larimer was in order
