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The association presented the awards Friday as part of its Nonprofit Week luncheon at the Denver Marriott City Center:
William Funk Award for Building Stronger Communities: Dr. Dixie van de Flier Davis of the Adoption Exchange and Joe Higgins of Mesa County Partners
Steve Graham Award for Building Nonprofit Capacity: Former Gates Family Foundation executive director Tom Kaesemeyer
Excellence in Media Award: The Denver Post
Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award: Former state Sen. Ken Gordon
Legislators of the Year: State Rep. Mark Ferrandino and state Sen. Al White The Denver Post; Denver Post file photos
