Power of Place will be presented to Old Bill’s Fun Run (pictured), Citizen of the Year will be presented to Herb & Amy Brooks, Green-to-Green will be presented to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Rising Star will be presented to Joe Madera, and the Western Hospitality Award will be presented to the Jackson Hole Jaycees. Please see more information about each award below.
Doors will open at 5:30pm
with dinner at 6:30pm and awards following. Stay for live music and dancing
with the Miller Sister! The band receives diverse reviews and plays upbeat
music perfect for a community celebration. Learn more about the duo at www.millersisters.net.
Tickets are still available
for $55 per person and include dinner and gratuity. Sponsor tables are $1000. Dress
is Jackson cocktail attire. For more information and to reserve sponsor
tables, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events,
307.733.3316x102 or mo@jacksonholechamber.com.
About the 47th Annual Awards
Power of Place -- Old Bill’s Fun Run: This award is for those individuals and families with long-term demonstrated respect for the power of place we call Jackson Hole through dedicated, effective and exceptional action to ensure the vitality of our economy, community, and environment, our triple bottom line. Old Bill’s Fun Run is an outstanding example of community philanthropy. One nomination letter explained, “Fifteen years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill had an idea that changed the course of philanthropy and profoundly affected all of our lives by inspiring all of us to invest in local nonprofits to enrich the entire community. To date, Old Bill’s Fun Run has raised a staggering $82.5 million for Jackson Hole nonprofits and one out of every three households participates.” The fun run has become a not-to-be-missed annual community celebration supported by a committee comprised of 25 representatives from local nonprofits. The nomination letter commended Old Bill’s Fun Run for the idea that it “makes us strive to be the very best version of ourselves.” The nomination letter concluded, “Old Bill’s only exists because of the enthusiasm and collaboration of the entire community. We can think of no better testament to the power of place.”
Citizen of the Year -- Herb & Amy Brooks: This award is based on activities benefiting the greatest number of people in the area, a singular accomplishment of great benefit to the community, or continuing service to the community over a period of time. Herb & Amy Brooks volunteer for a variety of organizations, including Jackson Food Cupboard, Jackson Hole Recycling Center/Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling, Jackson Hole Boy Scouts, St. John’s Outreach, and Jackson Hole Rotary Club. One nomination letter commented, “Herb and Amy are one of our community’s most selfless, quiet, and effective ‘duos for good’ – delivering outstanding support and encouragement to our youth and our neighbors in need.” In summary of Amy’s work with the community, one nomination letter said, “Amy can make miracles happen.” Another letter extolled Herb’s contributions and said, “What a dedicated and hard-working man who always has our community in mind. We are so lucky!”
Green-to-Green -- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: This award is for the business that has shown a commitment to the environment by prescribing to innovative and effective environmentally conscious business practices. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has set a high environmental standard for ski resorts of any size in North America by developing an ISO 14001 registered Environmental Management System (EMS) and maintaining the program under external review by KPMG for more than six years. One nomination letter stated that JHMR has “been an extremely valuable ally” when it comes to educating other groups on “meaningful ways to reduce petroleum and emissions footprints.” The letter commended the “commitment to ‘greening’ their operations” along with the “creativity and enthusiasm” in their approach to sustainability efforts.
Rising Star -- Joe Madera: This award is for the individual, under the age of 40, who is blazing the streets of Jackson with their innovation and service – both professionally and personally. Joe Madera has been recognized for professional excellence in his role as the General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Hole while also exemplifying a spirit of volunteerism that makes a difference every day in Jackson Hole. One nomination letter stated, “It is important to note Joe does not just participate, he leads grassroots efforts.” Joe volunteers for a variety of organizations, including the Rotary Lunch Club and Rotary Wine Fest, Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation Board and Executive Committee, Central Wyoming College Advisory Board, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Marketing Committee, Jackson Hole Elk’s Club, and more. The nomination letter stressed that “Joe does not just pitch in; he contributes with extreme professionalism and commitment.”
Howdy Pardners Western Hospitality Award -- Jackson Hole Jaycees: This award is for an individual or business who has repeatedly shown the visiting public what Jackson hospitality is all about. The Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club is pleased to recognize the Jackson Hole Jaycees, the young professionals group that works with events and projects to promote community service, social activities, and personal development. The Jaycees help to make Jackson Hole a festive destination throughout the year. In the winter they work with local businesses and organizations to hang seasonal garlands and in the summer they present the “Fire in the Hole” fireworks show. The nomination noted that the group has done “such a spectacular job over the last few years with their world-class fireworks show, an attraction that consistently draws visitors to Jackson Hole.” Although fire danger was deemed too high for the 2012 show, the club plans to continue the tradition in 2013.
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