Colorado DECA
AWARDS

Select the award type to view past award recipients. 2022 Award recipients will be announced at the Opening and Grand Awards sessions

Honorary Life
Award Recipients

Jeff Back

2023

Marizza "Mitch" Mitchell

2022

Mike Silvestro

2022

Jacob Kent

2021

Ann Alba

2020

Everett Vaughan*

2020

Kelli Buffo

2020

Danny Showers

2018

Linda Bigley

2018

Dave Feamster

2017

Glen March

2017

Gary Light

2016

Laurie Urich

2016

Wade Smith

2016

Ken Kreutzer

2014

Barnetta Greenwalt

2013

Diane Pool

2013

Rand Coolman

2013

Dick McLean

2012

Jean Incitti

2012

Ted Seiler

2012

John Bucci

2011

Jerry Scavarda

2010

Darwin Hansen

2009

Steve Urban

2009

Chuck Blood*

2008

Paul Andrews

2008

Jack Gibbs

2007

Ron Post

2007

Bob Purfurst

2006

Steve Henderson

2006

David Richardson

2005

Karen Richardson

2005

Jim Tierney

2004

Pat Tabor

2004

Brent Davies

2003

Dianne Duddleson

2003

Gus Spano

2002

Brian Canada

2001

John Nolan

2001

Shirlee Kyle*

2000

Glen Edwards

1999

David Ferguson

1998

Dan Suazo

1996

Pat Palmer

1996

Kenny Smith

1995

Tom Darnell

1995

Donna Miller

1994

Frank Loner

1994

George McCulloch

1993

Nick Rougas

1992

Raymond Carl Mulay

1992

Barb McCulloch

1991

Debbie Capra

1991

Mike Herrera

1991

Gordon Westcott

1990

Lyle Wood

1990

Mike Combs

1989

Lil Alma

1988

Roger Peer

1988

Roey Schmidt

1987

James Patrick Gregory

1986

Leo P. Diaz

1986

Veronica Stallbaumer

1986

Shirley Leeper

1985

Tony Rodasta

1984

James Wilson

1982

June Hendricks

1980

Robert Osmundson

1980

Joe Anthony

1979

Rose Lipps

1979

John Dragon

1978

Lee Bennet

1977

Clair Swell

1976

Joseph C. Roberts

1976

Gene Holt

1975

Marian Andrew

1975

Dave Figlino

1974

Gene Bauer

1974

Jim Jaeger

1974

Mike Rock

1973

Tim Holzer

1971

Fred Betz, Sr.

1967

Marvin G. Linson

1967

*DECA Inc. Honorary Life Recipient

Friends of DECA
Award Recipients

Amy Corr

2023

Darcea Haar

2023

Dr. Laura Dykstra

2023

Amy Oaks

2021

Brennan Boehne

2021

Bud Doyle

2021

Dennis Procter

2021

Tiffany Hansen

2021

Kate Ferreira

2020

Kelly Corr

2020

Shawn O'Brien

2020

Shelly Garnett

2020

Theresa Patten

2020

Teacher of the year
Award Recipients

Richard McCarthy

2023

Jody Bennett

2022

Kim Reiser

2021

Missie Schwartz

2020

Erin Grantham

2019

Sara Mossman

2018

Brad Peer

2017

Dan Sheeks

2016

Jill Valentine

2015

Elizabeth Adolphi

2014

Mike Patti

2013

Galen Graf

2012

Jeff Back

2011

Kelli Buffo

2010

Mike Diamond

2009

Michelle McElreath

2008

Mark Stevens

2007

Patsy Krechel

2006

Kolette Back

2005

Everett "Ev" Vaughan

2004

Keith McElreath

2003

Bruce Potter

2002

Gary Light

2001

Ken Kreutzer

2000

Dave Haar

1999

Bryan Whiting

1998

Jim Konrad

1997

Ted Seiler

1996

Darwin Hansen

1995

Alan Nelms

1994

Jerry Scavarda

1993

Chuck Blood

1992

Rand Coolman

1991

Karen Richardson

1990

Steve Urban

1989

John Bucci

1988

Jack Gibbs

1987

Ron Post

1986

New Teacher of the year
Award Recipients

Aly Johnson

2023

Erika Padzik

2022

Ricardo Ramos

2021

Mallory Cleveland

2020

Courtney Bushnell

2019

JoLynn Baral

2018

Amber Hall

2017

David Decker

2016

Karen Vanhoewyk

2015

Katharine Kruse

2014

Courtney Tanguma

2013

Missy Kreutzer

2012

Jenny Lerfald

2011

Roberto Ocana

2010

Wade Smith

2009

Dan Sheeks

2008

Kristi Sampson

2007

Brad Peer

2006

Gary Tenhulzen

2004

Jamie Wagner

2003

Mike Patti

2002

Jennifer Plonkey

2001

Mark Stevens

2000

Colorado Gives Back Fund
Award Recipients

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State-wide winners

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Most Money Raised
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Most Food Donations Collected
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Most Community Service Hours

Winners by district

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