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Board of County Commissioners

Douglas County Hall of Fame

From neighbors who lend a hand without being asked, to students pushing boundaries in the classroom and on the field to local businesses quietly giving back, Douglas County is filled with people making a difference. The Douglas County Hall of Fame celebrates individuals of all ages who go above and beyond to strengthen our community. Nominees selected by the Board of County Commissioners may be honored with a letter of recognition, at a public meeting, featured here on this page and/or presented with a ceremonial challenge coin, a timeless symbol of exceptional service and achievement.

Know someone making Douglas County better? Use the form below to submit a nomination for the Hall of Fame.

4-H ambassador Wesley Watts was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Commissioners at the 2025 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Jr. Livestock Sale. Watts is an ambassador in the 4-H community but his influence, inspiration and approach to life are universal.

Watch Wesley's story

Recognition Recipients

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is proud to honor individuals whose accomplishments reflect the excellence, dedication and spirit of Douglas County. This recognition may highlight acts of service, leadership in local organizations or outstanding contributions to public life, but it also extends to personal triumphs such as earning state or national honors, winning academic or athletic competitions or making a positive difference through creativity, innovation or perseverance.

September 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Sept. 2: 23rd Judicial District and Sheriff’s Office Staff
- Recognized Sergeant Stephanie Dorrell, Chief Deputy DA Danielle Jaramillo and Deputy DA Abby Hegarty for their work investigating and prosecuting a case involving the assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.

August 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Aug. 12: Douglas County Youth Initiative
- Celebrated their 20th anniversary along with recognizing Aug. 11-15, 2025, as Douglas County Youth Week.
- Watch their recognition at the Aug. 12, 2025, Business Meeting
- Learn more about the Douglas County Youth Initiative
Aug. 12: The Care Compact
- Recognized for being awarded a National Association of Counties Achievement Award in the human services category.
- Watch their recognition at the Aug. 12, 2025, Business Meeting
- Learn more about The Care Compact

Additional Recognition

Wesley Watts
- Recognized for his work with 4-H and with the autism community.
- Watch a video about his 4-H journey

July 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

July 8: Nikki Brooker
- Recognized for her founding work with YANA (You Are Not Alone), an organization dedicated to supporting new mothers.
- Watch an interview with Nikki Brooker
- Watch her recognition at the July 8, 2025, Business Meeting
July 22: Older Adult Initiative Grant Recipients
- Recognized the organizations in Douglas County that received grants to support older adults, totaling $1.5 million.
- Read more about the organizations and programs funded by these grants
- Watch their recognition at the July 22, 2025, Business Meeting

June 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

June 10: Abigail Reynolds
- Recognized for achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts, for her project Gearing 4 Engineering, which encourages girls 3rd through 8th grade to get involved in engineering.
- Watch her recognition at the June 10, 2025, Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

Andy Abner
- Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Administrator of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
Laura Anglemyer
- Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Secondary Educator of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
Anne Burke
- Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Elementary Educator of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
Meg Dyck
- Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Department Employee of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
Susan Helton
- Recognized for winning two 2024 Incipere Awards by Entrada Publishing for two published books, one in the fantasy category and the other in the young children’s category.
Deb Stewart
- Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Classified Employee of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.

May 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

May 13: Mental Health Collaborative
- Recognized in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
- Watch their recognition at the May 13, 2025, Business Meeting
May 27: Dale Erickson
- Recognized for both his service in the Army and for decades of public service in the Douglas County Veterans community.
- Watch an interview with Dale Erickson
- Watch his recognition at the May 27, 2025, Business Meeting
May 27: Sam Callery
- Recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Boy Scouts, for his project of creating a K-9 memorial for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
- Watch his recognition at the May 27, 2025, Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

Maya A.
- Recognized for receiving a 2025 Rising Star Scholarship from the Town of Castle Rock’s Youth Commission.
MariaJose M.
- Recognized for receiving a 2025 Rising Star Scholarship from the Town of Castle Rock’s Youth Commission.
Ren R.
- Recognized for receiving a 2025 Rising Star Scholarship from the Town of Castle Rock’s Youth Commission.
Kaelani S.
- Recognized for receiving a 2025 Rising Star Scholarship from the Town of Castle Rock’s Youth Commission.
Highlands Ranch Orthodontics
- Recognized for being named Start-Up Business of the Year by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

April 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

April 22: All Douglas County Volunteers
- Recognized in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month.
- Watch their recognition at the April 22, 2025, Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

Liam Abner
- Recognized for performing on the “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” magic reality TV show.
- Read the Castle Pines Connection story
Corrine Christian
- Recognized for building community, uplifting others and creating meaningful change in the lives of women and families.
Spencer Hola
- Recognized as the 2024 Colorado Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the Year.
- Read the Colorado Community Media story
Glenn Jones
- Recognized for supporting fellow Navy SEAL veterans, donating to local nonprofits and contributing to the new Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego.
John Marchlowska
- Recognized as an Independent Author Network Finalist and won an Independent Press Award (Distinguished Favorite).
- Read the Castle Pines Connection story
Rock Canyon High School students
- Recognized for raising $94,921.91 to support Make-A-Wish Colorado, breaking their previous fundraising record and supporting 12 different wishes.
- Read the Castle Pines Connection story
Valor Christian High School Students
- Recognized for raising $42,000 to support Make-A-Wish Colorado and funding 5 different wishes.
- Read the Castle Pines Connection story

March 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

March 11: Howard Berger
- Recognized for both his service in World War II and for decades of public service in Douglas County.
- Watch an interview with Howard Berger
- Watch his recognition at the March 11, 2025, Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

Sidd A.
- Recognized for winning the Congressional App Challenge by creating the CatchChat app to help law enforcement catch online predators.
- Read the Castle Pines Connection story
Bob Byrne
- Recognized as the Roxborough Park Volunteer of the Year due to the countless hours dedicated improving the community through fire risk mitigation, emergency preparedness and more.
Jimmy and Lasinda Crane
- Recognized for winning the Best Italian Restaurant in Colorado award by ‘5 Reasons to Visit’ and Large Business of the Year by the South Metro Denver Chamber for Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant.

The Board of Commissioners launched this initiative by honoring Howard Berger – a WWII Veteran, lifelong public servant and centenarian who says his proudest moments are those in which he helped fellow soldiers overseas. Mr. Berger was presented with a Douglas County Challenge Coin and became the first distinguished honoree in the Douglas County Hall of Fame on March 11, 2025.

Watch the Interview with Mr. Berger

2025 Douglas County Hall of Fame Nomination
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Douglas County Hall of Fame

Recognition Recipients

September 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

August 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

July 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

June 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

May 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

April 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

March 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

2025 Douglas County Hall of Fame Nomination

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Tell us why your nominee deserves this award.