Pitkin County announces winners of annual volunteer and Greg Mace awards
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Pitkin County announced the winners of the 2025 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace awards on Tuesday.
This is the 25th year of the awards program, which honors individuals and groups who have made a lasting impact in categories from the Arts, to Children and Youth, Civics, Community Belonging, and more. The Greg Mace Award was established in 1986 in memory of Mace, a dedicated Mountain Rescue Aspen volunteer who died in a climbing accident on North Maroon Peak.
A total of 28 Roaring Fork Valley residents were recognized for their service, leadership, and commitment to the community.
2025 Honorees:
- Greg Mace Award: Becky Ward
- Arts: Kathy Honea
- Children & Youth: Charlie Weaver, Camilla Cohen
- Civics: Betsy Ann Anastas
- Community Belonging: Lucia Perez, Melanie Thulin
- Crystal Valley Heroes: Hank van Berlo and William Schenk
- Education: Katie Sanders
- Environment: Susan Cuseo, Karin Reid and Holly McLain, Bill Schoenecker, Drew Walters, Martha Ferguson
- Good Samaritan: Amy Throm, Ken Day, Linda Koones, Sandy Mulcahy
- Health: Jane Luginbuhl, Maureen Callahan
- Rising Stars: Alexis Berger & Anna Dangler, Harry Spittler, Josie Cole, Molly McPhee
- Seniors: Dr. Terry Bordan
The public is invited to watch the recorded livestream on the Pitkin County website or on the county’s YouTube channel. The accomplishments of each recipient are documented in official proclamations that will be preserved as part of Pitkin County’s permanent historical record.
To learn more, visit pitkincounty.com/pitkincountycares.
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