Business for the Arts Awards honor successful Colorado companies that recognize that their arts involvement has a positive impact on business people, culture and performance. At the 25th annual Business for the Arts Awards luncheon in 2012, CBCA once again highlighted businesses for their exemplary partnerships and engagement with the arts.
A panel of judges reviewed the nominations and selected finalists in each category which were announced in January 2012. The winners were announced at the CBCA Business for the Arts Awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
The nomination deadline for CBCA’s 2012 Business for the Arts Awards was Friday, November 11, 2011. CBCA will accept nominations for the 2013 Business for the Arts Awards beginning Monday, October 8, 2012.
Questions? Call 303-282-5135 or email main@cbca.org.
Eligibility
For a complete list of eligibility requirements, click here.
2012 Award Categories and Winners
Impact
highlights an innovative use of the arts to propel business success, programs that engage employees with creativity and other community activities that support arts and business partnerships
Winner:
Aspen Skiing Company for partnering contemporary art with skiing, both on and off the slopes
Finalists:
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Phipps/McCarthy, JV and UMB Bankfor the collaborative Many Hands Create Art community mural project
Toolbox Creative for their inspirational, creative and philanthropic contributions to the artistic community in Fort Collins
John Madden, Jr. Leadership Award
recognizes a business sector individual who has made significant contributions to advancing the arts in Colorado
Winner: Frederic C. Hamilton for his philanthropy, leadership, vision and entrepreneurship on behalf of the Denver Art Museum
Finalists:
Wilbur Flachman for his engagement with the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, personal and business generosity to the cultural community abnd service to the arts in Westminster and Adams County
Sacha Millstone for her service to the arts community, business financial support and dedication to the advancement of the arts in Boulder
Philanthropy
honors exemplary corporate citizenship and generosity to arts projects and organizations
Winner: The Westin Denver Downtownfor their arts and cultural sponsorships of nonprofits that perform, produce or exhibit in Denver
Finalists:
Guiry’s for their financial and in-kind donations to nonprofit and school arts programs
Park Meadows Retail Resort for their support of the Lone Tree Arts Center and the arts in Douglas County
Workspace
pays tribute to an exceptional work environment that advances business objectives
Winner: Battery621 for the transformation of a former warehouse into a shared creative space and events venue
Finalists:
Boulder Digital Artsfor the unique co-working space specifically designed for digital professionals
tres birds workshop for connecting art and utility as reflected in the design of 3i microscope manufacturing company
Judges
The judges for the 2012 Business for the Arts Awards were:
• Tami Door, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Downtown Denver Partnership
• Mark Falcone, Chief Executive Officer and Founder,
Continuum Partners
• Dan Howard, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
University of Colorado Denver
• Richard Scharf, President and Chief Executive Officer,
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