Awards winners with Englewood Rotary President Shawn Lewis, right: Tiffany Fixter, Lindsey Runyan, George Gratis, Brian HartBrian Hart of Frame de Art is Business Leader of the Year, an award made by the Rotary Club of Englewood. The club also awarded George Gastis of Grow + Gather as Entrepreneur of the Year.
The awards are part of an annual program by Rotary to recognize the people of Englewood who care about our community and its people and demonstrate that care through exceptional leadership and service.
Honorees were nominated by local citizens.
Runner-up nominees received Spirit of Rotary Awards. These honorees were Lindsey Runyan, interim executive director of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, Tiffany Fixter of Brewability & Pizzability, and Kelly Vigil and Tommy Scarborough of CO CEO Solutions.
Brian believes in Englewood and has a long history of community service. Most recently he is sponsoring a student art calendar and is donating the matting and framing of all student art pieces.
George had the vision, commitment and tenacity to convert an old car service garage into a wonderful urban farm and restaurant. Grow + Gather is a creative venture, serving the Wellness District and beyond.
Lindsey also serves on the board of the Englewood Historic Preservation Society and does graphic design for some of Englewood's best known non profit organizations, including this club.
Tiffany, a former special education teacher, created a business that employs people with disabilities, giving them purpose and dignity. Brewability is a craft brewery and restaurant on Broadway.