STEPHEN, AGE 9
After a childhood full of abuse and neglect, Stephen came to DCAC to work through his agression and highly sexual behavior to ensure both his safety and the safety of the children around him. Read Stephen's story »
DCAC AWARDS and Special Honors
2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Social Responsibility Award
Presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission
2012
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
Sylvia Sich and Phil Baca, Volunteers
Presented by the Denver Foundation
Honoring men and women who make unique contributions to the community
2011
Outstanding Women in Business Awards, Nonprofits and Public Entities Category
Finalist, Gizane Indart
Denver Business Journal
Large Nonprofit of the Year
Finalist
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
2010
Mayor's Design Award, Reclaimed Splendor Category
DCAC Campus
Presented by the City and County of Denver, Department of Community Planning and Development
Outstanding Service Award
DCAC Multidisciplinary Team
Presented by National Children's Advocacy Center
Outstanding Small Business Award
KB Home (for their campus renovation work)
Presented by Colorado National Philanthropy Day
2009
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
Laura Alegria, Board Member
Presented by the Denver Foundation
Honoring men and women who make unique contributions to the community
2008
Denver's 150
Matthew Hogan, Board Chair
Presented by the City and County of Denver
On the occasion of its 150th Anniversary
Recognizing "ordinary citizens who are making extraordinary contributions to the Mile High City"
Proclamation No. 21, Series of 2007
Presented by the City Council, City and County of Denver
Expressing gratitude to Denver Children's Advocacy Center for its "hard work to eradicate childhood sexual abuse and violence"
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month
2006
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
Matthew Hogan, Board Member
Presented by the Denver Foundation
Honoring men and women who make unique contributions to the community
Outstanding Victim Services Program
Presented by Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA)
2005
Outstanding Professional Contribution to the Latino Community
Gizane Indart
Presented by the Colorado Rockies
2003
James Grafton Rogers Award
Presented by the City Club of Denver
In recognition of DCAC's "timeless contribution to the quality of life in the Denver region"
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