Six nominees will be recognized on April 29 when the Boulder Rotary Club hosts its second annual Service Above Self Awards
Event. This award focuses on individuals who have contributed to the community outside of their work responsibilities or have created a better community above and beyond what their job might entail. This year’s nominees include Bob Van Eschen, Lynn McCullough, Debbie Pope, Nicole Speer and Patricia Young. The nominees will receive monetary awards to be donated to their non-profit of choice. Student nominee Evangaline Eliason will also receive a monetary award for her designated charity.
Boulder Rotary Club 2023 Awards
All nominees have been actively involved in making a lasting impact in the community. Bob Von Eschen is currently heading the volunteer capital campaign for the Lafayette-located YMCA of Northern Colorado. He has been a significant supporter of the TRU Community Care Hospice annual luncheon.
Lynn McCullough, TRU Thrift Shop manager, works to provide funding for TRU Community Care, PACE, and The Giving Room which helps other Boulder County non-profits. Debbie Pope’s community involvement is with the YWCA, National MS Society and as a key fund-raiser for various other community non-profits.
Nicole Speer, Boulder City Council member and Director of CU’s Institute for Cognitive Science, is involved with the “Feet Forward” program and is especially concerned about homelessness.
Patricia Young’s recent volunteer involvement is with the Boulder Community Hospital Auxiliary, Curated Closed, Boulder YWCA and the Boulder Humane Society.
CU student, and Daniels Fund Scholar, Evangaline Eliason was recognized as the winner of the 2022 Student Voice of Mental Health Award. She organized the Project Kind student peer-led panel to provide suicide prevention information.
Tickets for this 5:30 p.m. event on April 29 at the Boulder Country are $150 per person with sponsorships available. Register at boulderrotary.org