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Congratulations to the Mayor’s Award Winners

Both of the issues that came before the Historic Preservation Board last night were approved.


The annual Mayor’s Award celebration will take place at 6:30 tonight in the Green Center (map). This event honors outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to Golden.

The keynote speaker will be Luis Benitez, Director – Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry for Colorado.

Mayor Sloan is partnering for the second year with the Colorado School of Mines to highlight the many businesses, industries, and people who, through their innovation and entrepreneurship, have made a difference in our society. On display at the event will be many amazing innovations from Golden companies and schools.

2017 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence Winners

*The Golden Giddyup for working to strengthen our community by engaging mountain bikers and others in trail stewardship, civic discussion, and pro-active involvement in local government.

*NFT, Inc. for furthering Golden’s reputation as a hub for advanced engineering and technology, and making Golden an integral part of the broader aerospace industry in Colorado.

*Traxion for supporting Golden companies in the early stages of development, to accelerate their growth and job creation.

*Suzy Stutzman for her years of commitment to Golden Boards and Commissions, as well as her continued work at the Golden Bike Repair Shop, a non-profit that fixes up bikes and gives them to those in need.

*DECTech for their efforts to make an impact on local girls, and show them the fun an importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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