Arvada Chamber 2020 Award Winners Announced

ARVADA, CO — The Arvada Chamber held its 70th Annual Awards Luncheon Wednesday and highlighted outstanding community members.

The luncheon, held at Social Capitol Events, recognized the winners of the 2020 Man and Woman of the Year Award, the Image Award, the Young Professional Leadership Award and the Rising Star Award.

Man of the Year - Ed Rothschild

"Edward is a business owner and advocate and is a dedicated servant and volunteer for his community," the chamber posted on social media Wednesday. "His many leadership roles in the community include serving on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Advocacy KAPS Council, the Sooper Credit Union Community Foundation Board, the Bike Friendly Arvada Board, and the City of Arvada Charter Review Committee. He has also volunteered his time with many worthy organizations such as the Arvada Planning Commision, Foothills Animal Shelter Foundation and MS Society of CO/WY."

>> Watch a chamber video about Rothschild here.

Woman of the Year - Marie Beeler

"Marie is a local hero that advocates for our neighbors and their children," the chamber said in a social media post. "Through her work with HOPE (Help Our People Eat), Arvada High School, the Severe Weather Network, migrant ministry, Hope House and a variety of other causes and organizations, she has helped feed thousands of Coloradans in need. Marie sees the good in people, especially the students, and encourages each individual to become their own personal best."

>> Watch a chamber video about Beeler here.

"The Man and Woman of the Year Awards are a long-standing tradition in Arvada recognizing outstanding men and women in the community for their amazing community involvement, generosity and overall impact on Arvada," the chamber said in a statement. "Nominations for this award are reviewed by a selection committee made up of previous winners."

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Image Award Winners

These recipients are selected for their commitment to Arvada and the positive image they portray, the chamber said. The first award honored fallen Arvada Officer Gordon Beesley for his commitment to the city in his 19 years on patrol and as a school resource officer. The second award went to Justin Andrade, who ran 280 miles to raise money for a scholarship in memory of a fallen high school friend.

Young Professional Leadership Awards

Recipient Joe Hengstler, executive director of the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District, headed the Arvada On Tap event. The second winner, Deanna Mayberry, "has been essential to the growth of programming and grant funding for the low-income housing community," the chamber said. Mayberry has also been instrumental in the development and growth of Reintegra, a nonprofit that assists young women who have been trafficked in Mexico, the agency said.

Rising Star Award

This award "recognizes an outstanding high school student in Arvada who has exemplified extraordinary skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, community impact and/or leadership," the chamber said. This year's winner, Curtis Fay, created a technology internship position at Arvada West High School to help fellow students with various information technology issues, and the school hired him for summer school tech support. Fay also leads sound, lighting and other technical support for auditorium and theater events.