Pitkin County Cares


Now in its 23rd year, the 2023 Pitkin County Cares/Greg Mace Awards were established to honor individuals and groups for their service, leadership, and civic involvement. Nominate community members who have spent their time and energy giving to others in Pitkin County, (they do not have to be a resident, but their volunteer efforts must have taken place in Pitkin County.) 

The recipients of the 2022 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace Awards will be honored by the Pitkin County Commissioners during a televised work session on Tuesday, September 13th at 10 a.m. 

A record 21 outstanding Roaring Fork Valley residents were chosen from nominations received from a cross-section of community organizations and nonprofits throughout the summer.

Now in its 22nd year, the purpose of the program is to honor individuals and groups for their outstanding service, leadership, and civic involvement. Read more in our press release.

Greg Mace Award: Lynda MacCarthy

Exceptional One-Time-Event Award: George Newman, Graeme Means, Dale Will, Howie Mallory and Tim McFlynn

Children and Youth Award: Wheeler Clancy

Good Samaritan Awards:
Jerry Herships
Susie Krabacher

Seniors Award: Joan Tidwell

Health Award: Allison Daily

Mental Health Award: Don Bird

Community Pride Awards:
Kent Blackmer and Erik Skarvan
Elliot Norquist

Environment and Education Awards:
Nanci Limbach
John Armstrong
Bill Jochems

Rising Star Award:
Sophie Genshaft
Oceane Jones
Fatima Flores


Twenty-one individuals received Pitkin County Cares awards in 2022.

2021 Pitkin County Cares Award Winners

Jill Sheeley - Education AwardJeanne Walker - Children & Youth Award
Nancy Lovendahl - Education AwardSylvia Wendrow - Children & Youth Award
Bari Rumberg - Health AwardCharlie Vresilovic - Good Samaritan Award
Carolyn Moore & Linda Ukraine - Environment AwardPaul Schultz - Community Pride Award
Howie Mallory - Environment AwardDevin Thomas & Ava Kaplan - Health Award
Debbie Overynder - Seniors AwardRick Stevens - One Time Exceptional Event Award
Macey Morris - Health AwardRoy Holloway - Greg Mace Award

Recipients Through the Years

2021 Greg Mace Award Recipient is Roy Holloway2021-PC_Cares_SoprisSun (1)