2020 Vail Valley Citize� o� the Yea�:
DONNA GIORDANO
Written into the culture of the Vail Valley, engraved in its history, and embedded in its future are the countless contributions Donna Giordano has made in virtually every aspect of life here. For her many contributions to this community and beyond, Donna Giordano has been named the 2020 Vail Valley Citizen of the Year, one of the highest honors in the community, awarded “Donna is a kind and since 1981 to deserving citizens who wonderful person, she has have provided broad support, vision, and leadership to the betterment of an amazing charm and the community. ability to make anyone “I feel very blessed and grateful to receive this recognition,” Giordano feel welcome in any said. “However it is really all of you circumstance,” in this community who are such an inspiration – there are so many Ann Smead, friend wonderful people and organizations in these beautiful mountains, and I simply love being a part of it with all of you.” “Donna is a kind friend and a wonderful person, she has an amazing charm and ability to make anyone feel welcome in any circumstance,” said Ann Smead, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vail Valley Foundation, which administers the award each year. “She has supported so many nonprofits of our valley, and many in other communities, not just with financial support but by truly becoming involved. And of course she is the most fun person I’ve ever come to know.”
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Citizen of the Year
Photos by Jon Resnick.