The purpose of this award is to recognize and appreciate businesses and nonprofits that consistently provide outstanding quality, excellence and service in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Awards
Business & Nonprofit of the Year
ACRA BUSINESS & NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Business of the Year Categories:
- Large Business (>25 Employees)
- Small Business (<24 Employees)
- Nonprofit
Selection
1. Large and Small Business of the Year. In operation for the previous three years and has proven profitability, growth and sustainability along with a commitment to excellent service.
2. Nonprofit of the Year. In operation for the previous three years, registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit within the Roaring Fork Valley and strives to uphold the organizations mission, vision, purpose and core values.
Applicants must be current ACRA members in good standing. All entries are confidential and will be reviewed by an appointed committee composed of ACRA board members. If your business has previously won this award, you must wait a 7 year period before applying again.
Recognition
Winners will also be recognized on the ACRA website and in print marketing, The Aspen Times/Aspen Daily News and announced on local radio stations KSPN & KNFO.
Past Business of the Year Winners
2019
Poss Architecture + Interior Design
2018
Limelight Hotel Aspen
2017
Design Workshop
2016
Forum Phi - Architecture, Interiors, Planning
2015
Busy Beavers Gardening
2013
Ajax Adventure Camp
2012
Ecos Environmental
2011
Rowland + Broughton Architecture
2010
The Aspen Club & Spa
2009
Limelight Lodge
2008
Charles Cunniffe Architects
2007
Frias Properties
2006
T-Lazy-7 Snowmobiles
2005
Sport Obermeyer USA, Ltd
2004
Aspen Magazine
2003
Aspen Daily News
2002
Ink Coffee Company
2001
The Hotel Jerome
2000
Orthopedic Associates
1999
Colorado Mountain Express
1998
Pitkin County Dry Goods
1997
Aspen Mountain Air
1996
Limelite Lodge
1995
Cottle Graybeal Yaw Architects
1994
Aspen Club International
Past Non Profit of the Year Winners
2019
Jazz Aspen Snowmass
2018
WE-cycle
2017
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority
2016
Aspen Camp for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
2015
Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley
2014
Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club
2013
Aspen Youth Center
2012
Theatre Aspen
2011
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES)
2010
Aspen Community Foundation
2009
Aspen Historical Society
2008
Aspen Youth Experience
2007
Aspen Music Festival & School
2006
Grassroots TV
2005
Aspen Valley Ski/Snowboard Club
2004
The Buddy Program
Past Entrepreneur of the Year Winners
2016
Danny Hundert, Ajax Adventure Camp
Past Emerging Business of the Year Winners
2012
Roxy's Market
2011
Two Old Hippies
2010
Ski Butlers
2009
Aspen Brewing Company
2008
Timberline Bank
2007
High Society Freeride Company, LLC
2006
Mark Richards Fine Outerwear
2005
Black Diamonds Limousine
2004
Bluegreen
Past Small Business of the Year Winners
2003
Gallagher Sharpe West
2002
Little Annie's Eating House
2001
Reno Smith Architects, LLC
2000
The Ute Mountaineer
1999
Renaissance Bistro
1998
Aspen Activities Center
1997
Footloose and Fancy Things
1996
Roaring Fork Sunday
1995
The Hill Galleries
1994
Alternative Edge