Honorary Life
Membership Award
Honoring a Legacy of Service to Colorado DECA
The Honorary Life Membership Award celebrates individuals whose long-standing dedication has helped shape Colorado DECA. Past recipients have made exceptional contributions to students, advisors, and the statewide DECA community. Explore the leaders who have left a lasting impact, and consider submitting a nomination for someone who continues this tradition of service.
Submit a NominationHonorary Life Membership Award Recipients
2025
Dana Anderson
2024
Mark Stevens
2024
Jim Konrad
2023
Jeff Back
2022
Marizza "Mitch" Mitchell
2022
Mike Silvestro
2021
Jacob Kent
2020
Kelli Buffo
2020
Everett Vaughan*
2020
Ann Alba
2018
Linda Bigley
2018
Danny Showers
2017
Glen March
2017
Dave Feamster
2016
Wade Smith
2016
Laurie Urich
2016
Gary Light
2014
Ken Kreutzer
2013
Rand Coolman
2013
Diane Pool
2013
Barnetta Greenwalt
2012
Ted Seiler
2012
Jean Incitti
2012
Dick McLean
2011
John Bucci
2010
Jerry Scavarda
2009
Steve Urban
2009
Darwin Hansen
2008
Paul Andrews
2008
Chuck Blood*
2007
Ron Post
2007
Jack Gibbs
2006
Steve Henderson
2006
Bob Purfurst
2005
Karen Richardson
2005
David Richardson
2004
Pat Tabor
2004
Jim Tierney
2003
Dianne Duddleson
2003
Brent Davies
2002
Gus Spano
2001
John Nolan
2001
Brian Canada
2000
Shirlee Kyle*
1999
Glen Edwards
1998
David Ferguson
1996
Pat Palmer
1996
Dan Suazo
1995
Tom Darnell
1995
Kenny Smith
1994
Donna Miller
1994
Frank Loner
1993
George McCulloch
1992
Raymond Carl Mulay
1992
Nick Rougas
1991
Mike Herrera
1991
Debbie Capra
1991
Barb McCulloch
1990
Lyle Wood
1990
Gordon Westcott
1989
Mike Combs
1988
Roger Peer
1988
Lil Alma
1987
Roey Schmidt
1986
Veronica Stallbaumer
1986
Leo P. Diaz
1986
James Patrick Gregory
1985
Shirley Leeper
1984
Tony Rodasta
1982
James Wilson
1980
Robert Osmundson
1980
June Hendricks
1979
Rose Lipps
1979
Joe Anthony
1978
John Dragon
1977
Lee Bennet
1976
Joseph C. Roberts
1976
Clair Swell
1975
Marian Andrew
1975
Gene Holt
1974
Jim Jaeger
1974
Gene Bauer
1974
Dave Figlino
1973
Mike Rock
1971
Tim Holzer
1967
Marvin G. Linson
1967
Fred Betz, Sr.
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