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GALA ON THE BRIDGE
Thursday, September 12th, 2019
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, September 12th, 2019
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrated directly over the South Platte River on the historic 19th Street pedestrian bridge in downtown Denver.
The Gala on the Bridge features a unique evening with spectacular views of the river, cocktails, live music, and a multi-course dinner prepared by award winning chefs.
This event benefits The Greenway Foundation's mission to reclaim, restore, and reconnect the community to their home river.
The Gala on the Bridge features a unique evening with spectacular views of the river, cocktails, live music, and a multi-course dinner prepared by award winning chefs.
This event benefits The Greenway Foundation's mission to reclaim, restore, and reconnect the community to their home river.
Questions regarding Gala on the Bridge and sponsorship opportunities:
Development Director Ryan Aids ryan@greenwayfoundation.org
Check out the photos from last year's event!
Development Director Ryan Aids ryan@greenwayfoundation.org
Check out the photos from last year's event!
2019 Hero of the River Award
Jolon Clark, President of City Council
Jolon Clark's longstanding dedication to TGF and our River is undeniable starting with his 17 year career as an employee of TGF. During his tenure as a member of Greenway Foundation Team, Jolon founded the SPREE program which, at the time, consisted of a one trip, one park, one grade excursion led by Jolon (and Jolon only). Obviously, SPREE has evolved into what SPREE is today. SPREE currently has 25 weeks of school excursions with up to 60 students per day and 10 weeks of summer camp hosting up to 60 children per day!
As President of City Council and because of his leadership Jolon led the effort to create, engage and successfully pass amendment 2A, providing a sustainable and significant revenue stream for Denver’s parks, open spaces, and waterways to the tune of $37 million per year and increasing each year. Jolon’s contributions to TGF, our River and our city are numerous and significant. Jolon Clark epitomizes the Hero of the River Award
Past recipients of the Friend of the River Award: Jon Kahn (2017), The Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (2016), MIllerCoors (2015), Ken Salazar (2014), Chris Shears (2013), Dana Crawford (2012), and Mark Smith (2011).
Jolon Clark's longstanding dedication to TGF and our River is undeniable starting with his 17 year career as an employee of TGF. During his tenure as a member of Greenway Foundation Team, Jolon founded the SPREE program which, at the time, consisted of a one trip, one park, one grade excursion led by Jolon (and Jolon only). Obviously, SPREE has evolved into what SPREE is today. SPREE currently has 25 weeks of school excursions with up to 60 students per day and 10 weeks of summer camp hosting up to 60 children per day!
As President of City Council and because of his leadership Jolon led the effort to create, engage and successfully pass amendment 2A, providing a sustainable and significant revenue stream for Denver’s parks, open spaces, and waterways to the tune of $37 million per year and increasing each year. Jolon’s contributions to TGF, our River and our city are numerous and significant. Jolon Clark epitomizes the Hero of the River Award
Past recipients of the Friend of the River Award: Jon Kahn (2017), The Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (2016), MIllerCoors (2015), Ken Salazar (2014), Chris Shears (2013), Dana Crawford (2012), and Mark Smith (2011).
2019 Event Chair
Bart Dickson
Bart Dickson
2019 Committee Members
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Tamara Bujakowski
Elizabeth Caswell Dyer Bar Chadwick Steven Cohen Bart Dickson |
Rhys Duggan
Steve Katich Mike LaMair Ellen Wilensky Laurie Helmick |
Neal Littlejohn
Gary Roffe Curtis Rueter Erika Miller Ronda Sandquist |
2019 Sponsors:
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Curt LeRossignol |
Bar Chadwick |
Jim Theye & Dee Chirafisi |
In-Kind Sponsors
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