It is with great pleasure that the Museums of Western Colorado recognizes outstanding individuals and groups for their contributions toward preserving our community’s heritage at the Sixth Annual Heritage Awards, hosted at the Museum of the West. We are pleased to announce winners in the following categories:
Archeological Award
Glade V. Hadden
George Callison Paleontological Award
Dr. Rodney Scheetz
Historian Award
Dr. Steve Schulte
Steve and Denise Hight
Preservation Award
Leslie “Bill” Ellicott
Heritage Enterprise Award
US Bank, Grand Junction
Partners in Heritage Award
Plateau Valley Historical Preservation
Grand Valley Historical Society
Museum Service Award
Evelyn Kyle
Rayne and John McLennan
In addition, we congratulate Don Kerven – Facilities Czar in honor of 20 years of service with the Museum.
“The Museum’s Heritage Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to the community by preserving, researching, and supporting our historical legacy,” says Peter Booth, Museums of Western Colorado’s Executive Director. ”This is a significant undertaking that relies on the involvement of others in the community, and we thank you for your contribution.”
Recipients of each of the seven Heritage Award categories received a hand-turned Aspen wood vase made specifically for this event by Don Kerven, Museums of Western Colorado’s Facilities Director. This event was sponsored in part by Whitewater Hill Winery.