Awards – Pro 15

Alumni of the Plains Nomination Form

Alumni of the Plains - -

Partners of The Year - -

High Plains Award

Alumni of the Plains: This award is given to individuals who graduated from high school in one of the Pro 15 counties and have excelled in their profession and/or have given back to the area.

Partner(s) of the Year: Those that have been cheerleaders for Pro 15 and for the region. Generally from a partner organization or public office.

High Plains Award: Awarded to someone who exemplifies the grit, determination and support for the high plains of Northeast Colorado

Chairman of the Board Award: Someone who has assisted the Chairman in their work

Executive Director Award: Supported the Director in addition to supporting the mission of Pro 15.

Legislators of the Year: Given to legislators who have assisted the work of Pro 15

2023 Award Winners

Alumni of the Plains: Bryan Weimer, Fort Morgan High School, Arapahoe County

Chairman's Award: Melanie Worley
Executive Director's Award: Robin Northrup
Partner(s) of the Year: Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer and Xcel Energy

2022 Award Winners
Alumni of the Plains: Bobbie Reynolds, Mom's Cafe, Otis; Heidi and Brian Black; Brett McEndaffer; Jeremy Fix

Chairman's Awards: Terry Hofmeister
Executive Director's Award: Lea Ann Laybourn

2021 Award Winners

Alumni of the Plains: Shawn Osthoff, Arickaree High School, President Bank of Colorado in Fort Collins; Brock Herzberg, Arickaree High School, Owner Capital Focus, LLC; Kerrie Hunter, Burlington High School, Colorado State Auditor; Linda Shapley, Kersey High School, Publisher, Colorado Community Media; Landon Gates, Yuma High School, Capital Focus, LLC; Janice Sinden, Rocky Mountain High School, Ft Collins, President & CEO Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Nicolas Colglazier, Holyoke High School, Colorado Corn Administrative Council; Joe Kinnie, Sedgwick Council, early adaptor of no-till farming

Partners of the Year: Jay Lee, NJC and Bill Hammerich, Colorado Livestock
Chairman's Award: Ann Rajewski, CASTA
Executive Directors Award: Greg Brophy
Legislators of the Year: Representative Rod Pelton and Senator Jerry Sonnenberg
Legislative Hall of Fame Inductee: U. S. Senator Cory Gardner

2020 Award Recipients

Alumni of the Plains: Perk O'Dell, Betty O'Dell, Akron High Schook, Odell's Super; Rose Cronk, Arriba High School, Superintendent, Woodlin Schools, Scott Ehrlick, Greeley High School, Ehrlich Motors; Eric Lubbers, Yuma High School, The Colorado Sun: Cindy Hoal, Sterling High School, community supporter; Heidi Williams, Brighton High School, opioid Response, Attorney General Office; Marlin Eisenach, Fort Morgan High School CSU Extension; Ed Zorn, Julesburg High School, Attorney

Partner of the Year: Lockheed Martin

High Plains Award: Bank of Colorado

Executive Directors Award: Kari Linker