Community Service

Members of the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club Celebrate the News that Judy Kittson was named the 2009 Community Service Award Winner.

The Montrose Community Foundation realizes that positive community growth occurs through the dedication of civic-minded individuals stepping forth. The Foundation has long sponsored an annual Community Service Award where a deserving individual is honored for his or her volunteer work. The honoree receives a $1000 grant in September to be given to the charity of his or her choice. Past Community Service Award winners include:

1998 Wall Itson (MHS Band)
1999 Mary and Frank Koenig (Sharing Ministries)
2000 Mike Hepp (Boy Scouts)
2001 Dr. Mary Vader (Dream Catchers Riding Program)
2002 Dennis Vanderwist, Robin Berndt and Kit Johnson (Skate Park)
2003 Tom Griepentrop (Shavano Project)
2004 Curt Robinson (Foundation Service)
2005 Sandy Head (Community Service)
2006 Francie Smiles (Community Service/Cancer Center)
2007 Paul Eller (Montrose Meth. Coalition)
2008 Frank Leonard (Sharing Ministries)
2009 Judy Kittson (Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club)

Judy Kittson receives a plaque from John Overholser at the 2009 Baldridge Dinner

The Foundation expanded this program in 2009 to include quarterly recognition of deserving individuals through the “Community Service Spotlight.” The work of the individual will be recognized in the local media and the Foundation will present the honoree with a gift certificate to the Camp Robber. The $1000 grant award winner may be chosen from the individuals honored throughout the year. To nominate an individual, fill out the nomination form linked here. The Summer Cycle closes September 1.

Melanie Hall presents Michelle Lattimer with the Black Canyon Boys and Girls Club with a grant check for $1000. Judy Kittson’s named this charity as the recipient of the 2009 Community Service Award Grant monies.

All nominees will receive a letter of thanks from the Montrose Community Foundation for their service to our community.

We are proud to recognize Joyce Loss, Amy McBride, and Shelly Frigetto during 2009. Congratulations and thank you for the many ways you serve the community!

Joyce Loss

Amy McBride