Wheat Ridge Business Association Announces 2024 Member of the Year and Rising Star Award Winners
WHEAT RIDGE, CO (October 30, 2024) — The Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Member of the Year and Rising Star Awards, presented at the annual City of Wheat Ridge Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast on Thursday, September 26, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. WRBA President Lowrey Burnett revealed the winners during the event, celebrating two standout members of the business community for their significant contributions and involvement.
Member of the Year
Cheryl Blum Garcia, LegalShield, CherylGarcia.com “It’s our honor to announce the 2024 Wheat Ridge Business Association Member of the Year,” said Burnett. “Our winner is recognized for their unwavering involvement, engaging presence, and infectious humor. Always smiling, this individual brings joy to every interaction and steps in to help whenever needed, truly embodying the spirit of community and support that defines WRBA. As Chair of the Programs Committee for several years, this person has played a key role in providing the ‘Education’ component of WRBA’s mission to Educate, Train, and Connect.”
Cheryl Blum Garcia’s ongoing dedication to WRBA has earned her the recognition of Member of the Year, highlighting her leadership and consistent contributions to the organization and its members.
Rising Star Award
Renee Schreiner, Mary Kay Independent Consultant The WRBA’s Rising Star Award recognizes a newer member for their involvement and efforts to uplift the Wheat Ridge business community. This year’s Rising Star Award was presented to Renee Schreiner, a Mary Kay Independent Consultant, for her enthusiastic participation and contributions to WRBA events and activities.
About the Awards:
The WRBA Member of the Year Award honors a member or business who has made a significant contribution to the WRBA community, standing out among their peers. Nominations are submitted by the WRBA membership, and the winner is selected by a vote. Past recipients include Lindsay Reinert, Intermountain Heath Lutheran Medical Center (2023), Peter DeWolf, Red Rocks Toffee Company and Margie Seyfer (2022), and Maki DeLaet, EduCyber, Inc. (2021).
The Rising Star Award recognizes a newer member of WRBA who has shown exemplary commitment and energy in their efforts to contribute to the business community. This award is voted on by the WRBA Board of Directors. Past winners include Jenny Snell, The Wheelie Bean (2023), Jeremy Laufer, Edward Jones (2022), and Lynn Tran McDonald, Omega Functional Health (2021). For more information about the Wheat Ridge Business Association and its annual awards, visit www.wheatridgebiz.com.
