Annual Success Awards celebrate successes in our community
Success doesn’t come easy in the Vail Valley. Our cost of living, lack of attainable housing, and workforce pipeline create very real challenges to business success. Eagle County, after all, is situated in a unique high-alpine ecosystem. Our communities derive extraordinary economic and social benefits from the ongoing health and beauty of our natural environment.
Respecting this heritage, this plan aims to strengthen our economy in diverse, collaborative, and sustainable ways that fit the particular context of our communities.
While success may not come easy, there is a real opportunity for committed, hard-working entrepreneurs to live the life of their dreams in Eagle County. Locals know that we define success differently here. We’re focused on building and sustaining a business-friendly community that is welcoming, supportive, and appreciative of success.
Vail Valley Partnership’s annual Success Awards are the opportunity for us to reflect upon the contributions our business community makes to the community, and to recognize the variety of great work happening in our community. The 14th Annual Success Awards, to be held on Friday, May 12 at Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, recognizes businesses that have excelled over the past year and acknowledges their hard work and dedication as the best in the Vail Valley. These businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations play a significant role in driving the Vail Valley’s community and economic growth, and help make our legendary quality of life possible.
- ACTIVELY GREEN AWARD (chosen from all Walking Mountains Actively Green certified business for promoting a community culture of sustainability):
American Plumbing Heating & Solar
iTrip Vacations
Manor Vail
- BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (chosen amongst community nominees with 11 or more employees that demonstrates ethical business practices, professionalism, a strong community involvement and a positive social and/or economic impact on the region).
Eagle County Schools
East West Destination Hospitality
The Bookworm
- BEST PLACE TO WORK (chosen amongst nominees as an organization that supports professional growth and development for employees, as well as rewards employees through additional or unique benefits, incentives, flex-work schedules, or other employee focused efforts):
Colorado Mountain College
Town of Vail
Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
- CHAIRMAN’S AWARD (chosen by Vail Valley Partnership Board Chairman, Mark Herron, for his leadership and contributions to the Vail Valley economy and Vail Valley Partnership by virtue of his tenure as board member and past board chair):
Mike Brumbaugh – Venture Sports
- COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD (chosen amongst nominees to recognize an individual or organization which has contributed to the public good through programs, funding, volunteerism, and generally giving back to the community):
Eagle River Watershed Council
Gallegos Corporation
Mikayla Curtis – Eagle River Youth Coalition
- HEALTHY WORKPLACE (chosen from all HealthLinks-Healthy Business certified businesses for promoting and encouraging a workplace of health and wellness):
RA Nelson
Town of Vail
Vail Valley Foundation
- MEMBER OF THE YEAR (chosen by VVP staff members for their continuous engagement and support of VVP efforts):
Laurie Mullen – West Vail Liquor Mart
- NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR (chosen from nominated registered 501(c) organizations with 6 or more employees for demonstrating outstanding contributions to the community with services that set the organization apart):
Bright Future Foundation
Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley
SOS Outreach
- SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (chosen from nominated businesses with 10 or fewer employees that demonstrates ethical business practices, professionalism, a strong community involvement and a positive social and/or economic impact on the region):
10th Mountain Whiskey
Mauriello Planning Group
The Bunkhouse
- SMALL NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR (chosen from nominated registered 501(c) organizations with 5 or less employees for demonstrating outstanding contributions to the community with services that set the organization apart):
Eagle River Youth Coalition
Education Foundation of Eagle County
The Cycle Effect
- TOURISM PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR (chosen from community nominees for exceptional professional performance that consistently goes above and beyond in customer service, sales, or operational leadership.
Anna Mattingly – Four Seasons
John Knight – World Fly Fishing Championship
Magda King – Antlers at Vail
- YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR (chosen amongst nominees 35 years and younger, demonstrating a high level of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, perseverance, and creativity):
Aja Vogelman – Vilar Performing Arts Center
Beth Markham – Walking Mountains Science Center
Lexi Mossman – MountainFit
Special thanks to our Awards Selection Committee comprised of last year’s Success Awards winners including: Amy Cassidy, Antlers at Vail, Kristen Bertuglia, MindSprings Health, Resort Books, The Gallegos Corporation, Vail Valley Charitable Fund, Vail Valley Jet Center, Walking Mountains Science Center, West Vail Liquor Mart
These businesses and individuals play a significant role in driving the Vail Valley’s business community and economic growth. Please join me in thanking each of them for their accomplishments & contributions to our community.
Chris Romer is president & CEO of Vail Valley Partnership, the regional chamber of commerce. Learn more at VailValleyPartnership.com