Each fall The Community Foundation
presents NOVA Awards at the Community
Stars luncheon. Given in the categories of Arts,
Civic, Environment, Education and Health and Human Services,
these awards are designed to recognize and honor some
of the outstanding nonprofit organizations in our county.
Each of the NOVA award winners is presented with a beautiful
plaque designed by local artist John Haertling, accompanied
by a $1,000 cash award.
The 2008
winners are:
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ARTS: Colorado Film Society – “Boulder International Film
Festival”: The centerpiece of the Colorado Film Society,
the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF), was founded
in order to offer audiences a unique opportunity to see films
from all corners of the world and to learn from a diverse
group of filmmakers.
www.biff1.com
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CIVIC: Circle of Care – “Elder Enrichment Program”: Circle of
Care was founded to provide a creative, sustainable model
for aging in a vibrant community and thereby end the plague
of isolation, loneliness and boredom often experienced by
senior citizens in Boulder County. Through inspired
community and volunteer partnerships, Circle of Care
provides tickets to high caliber cultural and academic
programming and social/civic opportunities for Boulder
County Seniors along with assisted transportation and
companions.
www.circleofcareproject.org
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EDUCATION: Alternatives for Youth, Inc.: Alternatives for Youth, or AFY,
serves underserved and disadvantaged youth in Longmont
with the goal of promoting academic persistence and
keeping kids in school through graduation.
www.alternativesforyouth.org
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ENVIRONMENT: Growing Gardens – “Children’s Peace Garden”: Growing
Gardens’ mission is to enrich the lives of Boulder County residents
through environmentally sustainable gardening programs that
empower people to experience a direct and deep connection with
plants, the land and each other. The Children’s Peace Garden was
started in 2000. When children take responsibility for their learning
and what they accomplish with the skills acquired, as well as
witnessing their own contributions to the whole, confidence is
instilled in their abilities to overcome challenges and thrive in their
environments.
www.growinggardens.org
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HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES: Veterans Helping Veterans Now: The mission of Veterans
Helping Veterans Now (VHVnow) is to connect veterans in
need of assistance with veteran volunteers, for mutual
fellowship and service. VHVnow provides training and
support groups for volunteer veterans, matches volunteer
veterans with veterans who need some support, assist with
transportation needs, provides referrals, and provides
support groups for female veterans and the families of
veterans.”
www.VHVnow.org
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