Breaking: Colorado’s Civic Hall of Fame unveils latest slate of honorees
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In a rolling chronicle of public service, business leadership and philanthropy, the state’s Civic Hall of Fame announces it’s 2025 inductee, Sharon Magness Blake. The yearly roster has long highlighted figures who shaped Colorado’s civic landscape across decades, industries, and communities.
From the halls of government to the corridors of corporate power, the commemorative list offers a historical snapshot of influence and giving. Here is the complete year-by-year roll of honorees, updated for 2025.
Inductees by year
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sharon Magness Blake |
| 2024 | Gen. Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart |
| 2023 | Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead |
| 2022 | Ron Williams |
| 2020 | Marcy & Bruce Benson |
| 2019 | Robert “Bob” Tointon |
| 2018 | Tony frank, DVM, PhD |
| 2017 | John Malone, PhD |
| 2016 | Michael J. Sullivan |
| 2015 | Philip F. Anschutz |
| 2014 | Fred C. Hamilton |
| 2013 | Dr. John Matsushima |
| 2012 | Lynn Cheney |
| 2011 | Pete Coors |
| 2010 | Tom and becky Kourlis |
| 2009 | Robinson brothers |
| 2008 | hank Brown |
| 2007 | Cortland S. Dietler |
| 2006 | Sue Anschutz-Rodgers |
| 2005 | George Marvin Beeman |
| 2004 | H.A. “Dave” and Jean True family |
| 2003 | William J. “Bill” Hybl |
| 2002 | Albert C. Yates |
| 2001 | Ned and Mary Belle Grant family |
| 2000 | Justice Byron White |
| 1999 | W.D. “Bill” Farr |
| 1998 | Daniel L. Ritchie |
| 1997 | Brownie and thurman “Fum” mcgraw |
| 1996 | Cliff Hansen |
| 1995 | Ben R. Houston |
| 1994 | Rollin D. Barnhard |
| 1993 | Dick Cheney |
| 1992 | William K.Coors |
| 1991 | Kenneth W. Monfort |
| 1990 | alan K. Simpson |
| 1989 | Colorado Gov. John and Anne Love |
| 1987 | Charles C. Gates |
| 1986 | Nicholas Robert Petry |
| 1985 | William H. McNichols Jr. |
| 1984 | Allan and Gerald Phipps |
| 1983 | Pete Smith |
| 1982 | Aksel Nielsen |
| 1981 | Ed H. Honnen |
| 1980 | Frank H. Ricketson Jr. |
| 1979 | Willard Sims |
| 1978 | Robert “Red” Fenwick |
The lineup reflects a long-running tradition of recognizing leadership across sectors—public service, business, and philanthropy—within Colorado and its neighboring regions.
Evergreen takeaways
The annual roll of honorees highlights a throughline: sustained civic impact tends to emerge from leaders who operate at the intersection of government, industry and charitable work. the names span former policymakers, business magnates and committed families whose efforts echo beyond a single tenure.
As communities continue to evolve, this hall of fame roster provides a historical lens on influence, generosity and how networks support regional development, culture and public goods.
What you think?
- Which figure on the list most shaped Colorado’s public life, and what set their impact apart?
- Who would you nominate next, and what contributions should they have?
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