There are many reasons why magazine this year named Madison Carter one of the state’s 25 Most Influential Young Professionals.
Her annual holiday party is one of them.
Carter, a financial adviser with reserved the historic for the 2013 edition of Miracle on Fifth Avenue: Diamonds & Ice. The cocktail reception, boutique, silent auction and dance party raised money for three Denver-area nonprofits that help children: (Resource Area for Teaching), and .
Those buying in at the $80 VIP level arrived an hour ahead of the party’s official start to enjoy tasty tidbits from , specialty drinks from and , and music by guitarist , who has appeared with such stars as Justin Timberlake, Matt Morris and Kelly Clarkson.
Later, spun some tunes while guests sipped, shopped and entered a drawing where prizes included a diamond from and a cruise. , the and the provided additional refreshments.
Online: More pictures from this event denverpost.com/seengallery
Joanne Davidson: 303-809-1314, jdavidson@ denverpost.com or twitter.com/joannedavidson
Ruston Award goes to Christine Powers
A 16-year member of the Arapahoe House board of directors, Christine Powers, is recognized for her commitment to helping those with substance-abuse issues. Joanne Davidson has details at denverpost.com/style.
