Colorado deca

Honorary Life Membership Award

The Honorary Life Award is a prestigious recognition given to individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to DECA at the local, state, or national level. Recipients of this award are often educators, advisors, or community leaders who have shown exceptional dedication and support for Colorado DECA and its students over an extended period.

2023 Honorary Life Membership Award Recipient

Jeff Back

2023 Colorado DECA Honorary Life Recipient

Honorary Life Membership Award Recipients

2023
Jeff Back
2022
Marizza "Mitch" Mitchell
2022
Mike Silvestro
2021
Jacob Kent
2020
Ann Alba
2020
Everett Vaughan*
2020
Kelli Buffo
2018
Danny Showers
2018
Linda Bigley
2017
Dave Feamster
2017
Glen March
2016
Gary Light
2016
Laurie Urich
2016
Wade Smith
2014
Ken Kreutzer
2013
Barnetta Greenwalt
2013
Diane Pool
2013
Rand Coolman
2012
Dick McLean
2012
Jean Incitti
2012
Ted Seiler
2011
John Bucci
2010
Jerry Scavarda
2009
Darwin Hansen
2009
Steve Urban
2008
Chuck Blood*
2008
Paul Andrews
2007
Jack Gibbs
2007
Ron Post
2006
Bob Purfurst
2006
Steve Henderson
2005
David Richardson
2005
Karen Richardson
2004
Jim Tierney
2004
Pat Tabor
2003
Brent Davies
2003
Dianne Duddleson
2002
Gus Spano
2001
Brian Canada
2001
John Nolan
2000
Shirlee Kyle*
1999
Glen Edwards
1998
David Ferguson
1996
Dan Suazo
1996
Pat Palmer
1995
Kenny Smith
1995
Tom Darnell
1994
Donna Miller
1994
Frank Loner
1993
George McCulloch
1992
Nick Rougas
1992
Raymond Carl Mulay
1991
Barb McCulloch
1991
Debbie Capra
1991
Mike Herrera
1990
Gordon Westcott
1990
Lyle Wood
1989
Mike Combs
1988
Lil Alma
1988
Roger Peer
1987
Roey Schmidt
1986
James Patrick Gregory
1986
Leo P. Diaz
1986
Veronica Stallbaumer
1985
Shirley Leeper
1984
Tony Rodasta
1982
James Wilson
1980
June Hendricks
1980
Robert Osmundson
1979
Joe Anthony
1979
Rose Lipps
1978
John Dragon
1977
Lee Bennet
1976
Clair Swell
1976
Joseph C. Roberts
1975
Gene Holt
1975
Marian Andrew
1974
Dave Figlino
1974
Gene Bauer
1974
Jim Jaeger
1973
Mike Rock
1971
Tim Holzer
1967
Fred Betz, Sr.
1967
Marvin G. Linson

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