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1800 Larimer, the most energy efficient building ever built in downtown Denver and DaVita Inc., which is constructing its $101 million headquarters downtown, were among the six award winners Thursday night at the 50th Annual Downtown Denver Awards Dinner.
The event, sponsored by Polsinelli Shughart PC in the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel, drew about 900 business leaders.
DDP President and CEO Tami Door,said that “creative problem solving” was a common thread running through the award winners.
Creative class
“From a struggling park now attracting throngs of people through new events, to a company that searched high and low for a new home to fit with its culture and values. From a cultural institution that off-set advertising costs by partnering with the business community, to a non-profit that is working with the for-profit sector to change commuting habits. From a public institution providing critical services to a population that can’t afford to pay, to a new development that is using sustainable design to reduce its carbon footprint. All of our award winners have excelled at the task of creative problem solving, and all have encouraged us to create, achieve and inspire,” Door said.
This is what the Partnership had to say about the winners:
1800 Larimer, Excel Energy’s Regional Headquarters: For building and committing to a property with first-class tenant amenities and sustainable design, helping retain and grow a major regional headquarters in Downtown.
Civic Center Conservancy: For creating two vibrant new urban events, the Civic Center SOUNDS Independence Eve Celebration and Civic Center EATS Outdoor Café, attracting new visitors to Downtown’s Civic Center Park.
DaVita Inc.: For investing in Downtown Denver by moving its Fortune 500 headquarters to the area, spurring development and bolstering the local economy.
Denver B-Cycle: For creating the nation’s first large-scale public bike sharing system, bringing a fun, healthy and convenient transportation alternative to Downtown Denver.
Denver Art Museum King Tut Exhibit: For bringing a unique exhibition to Denver, attracting new audiences to Downtown, and creating opportunities for partnerships with the business community.
Denver Health: For 150 years of exceptional health care services and commitment to serving the needs of the urban core of Denver.
