Do You Know an Outstanding Volunteer?

Volunteers are the heart of our community and are a precious resource to nonprofit organizations. The vital work of volunteers throughout the Denver metropolitan community is recognized through the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award.

The award, presented each month January - November, honors men and women who make unique contributions to the community. The recipient receives a $2,000 cash award to designate to a non-profit agency of their choice.

Mr. Yasui was a community leader dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people. Educated as an attorney, Minoru Yasui served as the Executive Director of the Denver Commission on Community Relations for 16 years and was a champion of civil rights. Mr. Yasui died in 1986.

Any person of any age who lives in the seven county Metro Denver area is eligible. An advisory committee of volunteers selects the honorees. To nominate someone for a Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award, please complete the form below and someone will contact you shortly.


The Denver Foundation provides financial and administrative support of this program.

Other sponsors include City and County of Denver, The Cody Dental Group, Phyllis Coors, The Denver Foundation, Denver Marriott Tech Center, Havey Productions, KEZW-AM 1430, KDVR Fox-31 NEWS, Lockheed Martin, Shelley Magness, MYCVA Committee Members, Rocky Mountain News, Signal Graphics Printing at Hampden & Monaco, Darlene Silver, The Yasui Family.




Please insert your name and email address in the first 2 fields, then insert the information of the volunteer you would like to nominate below that.

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*Name
*Email Address
* Date:
* Nominee name:
* Nominee home phone:
* Nominee address:
* Nominee employed by:
* Nominee work phone:
* Nominee Age:
* Number of years as a volunteer:
Nominee's spouse:
* Organization of volunteer activity:
* Description of volunteer service:
* Hours per week:
* Number of years:
* Other areas of service to the community:
Other awards/recognition the Nominee has received:
Date award received:
* Nominator home phone:
* Nominator address:
* Nominator employed by:
* Nominator work phone:
Nomination on behalf of (Agency or Organization, if applicable):
* How did you hear about this award?


About The Award Recipient

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To read about last month's award recipient, click here.
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award