2019 Colorado State Awards Banquet

The Mile High Chapter is hosting this year’s Colorado State AFA Award Banquet the evening of Saturday, August 17, 2019—reception at 6:00pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm at the Raddisson Hotel Denver. We will be honoring outstanding AF active and reserve personnel and cadets from our Colorado units, in addition to our own amazing AFA volunteers from across the state.

2018 AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

OUTSTANDING AIRMEN NOMINEES

CADET OF THE YEAR

Cadet Brennan Burke, Det 90, Colorado State University

Cadet Zachary E. Donovan, Det 105, University of Colorado

Cadet Gordon I. McCulloh, US Air Force Academy

AIRMAN OF THE YEAR

SrA Mary E. Czarnecki, 21st Space Wing

SrA Kobby A. Hanson, 302nd Air Wing

SrA Bakari N. Robinson, 460th Space Wing

CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR (CATEGORY I)

Mr. James R. Evans, 21st Space Wing

Ms. Lisa M. Barnett, 50 Space Wing

Ms. Holly Klein, HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center

CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR (CATEGORY II)

Mr. Kenneth B. DeFeo, 310th Space Wing

Mr. Michael Madsen, HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center

Mr. Karl W. Walker, 10th Air Base Wing, USAFA

COMPANY GRADE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

Capt Jeannette D. Ghent, 21st Space Wing

Capt Paul R. Harloff, Jr., 10th Air Base Wing, USAFA

Capt Billy R. Reeves, 13th Air Support Squadron

NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE YEAR

TSgt Alayna M. DeHerrera, 50th Space Wing

TSgt Mary-Jo K. Devall, 460th Space Wing

TSgt Cerrissa J. Miller, 21st Space Wing

SENIOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE YEAR

SMSgt Nattessa J. Gilbert, 302nd Air Wing

MSgt Joseph W. Imeraj, 140th Wing

MSgt Ivan O. Lalican, 21st Space Wing

FIRST SERGEANT OF THE YEAR

MSgt Benjamin F. Davis, 50th Space Wing

MSgt Daniel Y. Hauter, 460th Space Wing

MSgt Shawn R. McDonald, 302nd Air Wing

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Don't miss Denver's own EZ1040 Radio Broadcaster Rick Crandell as this years Master of Ceremonies! As the Winner of the Colorado Broadcaster of the Year Award, Rick Crandell will be sure to make this a memorable night.

Guest Speaking at ths event will be Brigadier General David Miller Jr., the Director of Plans, Programs and Financial Management, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

To read more about the esteemed Brigadier General Miller, follow this link: https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1632854/brigadier-general-david-n-miller-jr/

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Hotel Rooms: Rooms are available for $124 at the Radisson if booked prior to July 17th. Reserve under the AFA Mile High Chapter.

Radisson Hotel Phone Number: (720) 857-9000

Don't forget about the Mile High AFAs Annual Golf Tournament happening on August 16th, the day before the State Banquet!

Proceeds benefit the Wounded Airman Program, local veteran organizations, and the Buckley AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information and to register:

https://defensetournament.golfreg.com/

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FAQs

What is the attire for this event?

Civilian: Business Attire

Military: Service Dress Uniform

Can I sponsor an award nominee?

Yes, you can purchase a ticket for an award nominee and their guest for $100.