Chaffee County Community Awards: Heart of The Rockies Chamber Award Grant

Chaffee County Community Awards: Heart of The Rockies Chamber Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Chaffee County Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Summary

The Chaffee County Community Foundation proudly presents the 2026 Community Awards, celebrating outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations making a significant impact in our community. Categories include the Heart of the Rockies Chamber Awards and various accolades such as Volunteer of the Year and Philanthropist of the Year. Nominations are now open for those deserving recognition for their dedication and contributions to the Chaffee County community. Join us in honoring those who help our community thrive.

Overview

The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) inspires local philanthropy, empowers the community by investing in the local nonprofit sector, and plays a leadership role in navigating community crisis. CCCF supports our nonprofit organizations, connects donors to community needs, manages permanent charitable funds, and brings people together to solve community problems. Chaffee County Community Awards The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, Chaffee County Community Foundation, and Central Mountain Small Business Development Center are proud to announce the 2026 Chaffee County Community Awards. This annual event celebrates individuals, businesses, and organizations that are making a significant impact in our community. Award Categories: Heart of the Rockies Chamber Awards; Small Business Development Center Award; and Chaffee County Community Foundation Awards (Volunteer of the Year; Philanthropist of the Year; and Organization of the Year). Nominations are open to nominate a deserving individual, business, or organization. Heart of The Rockies Chamber Award Cornerstone Award: The Cornerstone Award honors an individual for their long-term community support and dedication. This award is for a person who serves as a “cornerstone” – someone who helps our community not only survive but thrive. Please nominate someone who has exemplified long-term community support and dedication to the Chaffee County community. The Heart of the Rockies Chamber will also select the following awardees internally: Business of the Year: Selected by the Chamber Board from the businesses of the month. Wanted Award: Selected by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber Vaqueros. Over the years, the Vaqueros have given this award to some of the most well-known and outstanding pillars of our community. And while the name may suggest that this award honors a celebrated criminal, it actually goes to, “wanted citizens”… those individuals that we Want and Need here in Salida.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.