The CU Denver Business School is calling on our community to nominate outstanding alumni and community members who are making a positive impact within our school, community and beyond.
Help us choose the next recipients for the 2025 Impact Awards from our large and talented pool by nominating a deserving CU Denver Business School alumnus and community member who qualifies for one of the following categories:
- CU Denver Business School alumnus who graduated 10 or more years ago (2014 or before)
- CU Denver Business School alumnus who graduated less than 10 years ago (2015-2024)
- An Outstanding Community Member who is actively involved in the CU Denver Business School's community.
The awards recognize alumni and community members who have made outstanding contributions to the Business School, CU Denver, and the community. The awardee should demonstrate the CU Denver Business School’s vision ‘To build a stronger Denver and a better world’ and embody the school’s core values.
Nominations are due by November 1, 2024. The 2025 Impact Awardees will be honored at the 2025 Celebration of Success event on April 17, 2025. We hope you can attend and cheer on our winners while also helping us raise money for student scholarships. Submit your nominations today!
2023 Impact Award Winners
Dave Baker, BSBA '82
Distinguished Alumnus
"Dave is a living example of humble and impactful leadership. Through his talent, time and treasure, Dave has been instrumental over the years in helping the Business School and CU Denver achieve its mission. His altruism is true to his desire to see his community grow, and in this case, helping advance student success knowing it will result in these graduates becoming good citizens and contributing in making Denver and the region a better place and economically stronger."
Natasha Herring, MS '17
Distinguished Recent Alumnus
"Natasha Herring is a Business School alumnus who strongly advocates for increasing the diversity pipeline into engineering and energy careers. She believes strongly in the intersection of STEM and business, practicing this throughout her career as a consultant and through her involvement in the National Society of Black Engineers. While she continues to do great things in her career, you can tell her real passion is connecting with people, and inspiring them to grow and achieve their full potential."- Michele Cooper
Bob Deibel, CEO of OfficeScapes
Outstanding Community Member
"Bob Deibel is a Denver community icon whose tireless devotion to many blue chip civic organizations has left a lasting and immeasurable impact. Bob has chaired some of the most prominent civic organizations - from CU Denver Business School's advisory board and the board of the Denver Scholarship Foundation, to the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and as an executive board member of the Metro Denver EDC. His connectivity benefits CU Denver Business School every day."- Mary Jane Rogers
